Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry

by Hint of Helen
Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry Recipe

This slow cooker Caribbean inspired curry is super simple to make – I’ve tried to limit the steps and prep, so there’s no onions or additional veggies in the curry itself, but it packs lots of flavour and texture with tinned black beans, tomatoes and ample Jamaican curry powder. The curry powder I always use is by Tropical sun, and is available at most supermarkets in the ‘whole foods’ section, or you can buy it online, too.

tropical sun curry powder

How to make a Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry in the slow cooker

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1. Begin by trimming the chicken thigh fillets of any excess fat, then add in the Caribbean/Jamaican curry powder and crushed garlic cloves – stir to evenly coat the chicken thighs. You can now either allow this to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or more, or proceed to step 2

marinated chicken thighs for Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry

2. Heat oil in your slow cooker pan over a medium high heat (if it is hob safe, else use a pan for this step).

oil warming up in slow cooker pan over medium heat hob

3. Then add in the marinated thighs, allow to cook on one side for 3 minutes or until they have some browning, then turn over and brown on the other side too (you don’t need to ‘cook’ them through, you just want some colour on them, like this:)

chicken thighs cooking in slow cooker over hob heat

4. Then add in the rest of the ingredients – drained black beans, a tin of chopped tomatoes, salt, sugar, coriander and fresh thyme

adding all ingredients in for the caribbean chicken thigh curry in the slow cooker

5. Stir to mix it all together

adding all ingredients in for the caribbean chicken thigh curry in the slow cooker

6. Then transfer to the slow cooker, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8

slow cooker caribbean curry cooking with the lid on

7. Once cooked the chicken should be tender and cooked through and the sauce slightly thickened – serve with rice and lots of fresh coriander on top

cooked Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry Recipe
Yield: 4 Servings

Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry

Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry Recipe

One of my favourite slow cooker meals - this Caribbean Chicken Thigh Curry is simple to make and packs ample flavour!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken thigh fillets (skinless, boneless)
  • 400g tinned black beans
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Caribbean curry powder
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Handful fresh thyme
  • Handful fresh coriander

To serve (optional)

  • Rice
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions

  1. Trim the chicken thigh fillets of any excess fat, then add in the Jamaican curry powder and crushed garlic cloves – stir to evenly coat the chicken thighs
  2. Then heat oil in your slow cooker pan over a medium high heat (if it is hob safe, else use a pan for this step) and add in the marinated thighs, allow to cook on one side for 3 minutes or until they have some browning, then turn over and brown on the other side too (you don’t need to ‘cook’ them through, you just want some colour on them, like this:)
  3. Then add in the rest of the ingredients – drained black beans, a tin of chopped tomatoes, salt, sugar, coriander and fresh thyme
  4. Stir to mix it all together
  5. Then transfer to the slow cooker, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8
  6. Once cooked the chicken should be tender and cooked through and the sauce slightly thickened – serve with rice and lots of fresh coriander on top

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 500Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 160mgSodium 234mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 14gSugar 3gProtein 42g

Nutritional data provided here is only an estimate. If you're tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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