Easy slow cooker Chinese chicken curry

If you’re a fan of slow cooking, then you’re going to love this slow cooker Chinese chicken curry. Those who follow my recipes on this blog will know that I am all about simple cooking, but while I like to cook simply, I will always try to get the best taste with the ingredients I have. 

Why I love slow cooking

Slow cooking is not only a lazy way of making meals – because you barely have to lift a finger – but it also means you’ll always get tender meat and a depth of flavour because the ingredients get the chance to cook for long periods of time.”

Plus, slow cookers are one of the most energy-efficient appliances you can use, making them a cheap and effortless way to feed your family with delicious, wholesome meals. It’s worth investing in one

Make this easy Chinese chicken curry recipe

One of my favourite childhood dishes was my dad’s Chinese chicken curry. When I began cooking my own meals, I constantly asked him what ingredients he used but he’d shrug and say: ‘A bit of this and that.’ Not massively helpful, but over the years, I managed to glean some information from him. He uses a lot of garlic, curry powder and chicken stock. So I’ve experimented with different ingredients and combined some other spices that I think work really well here. 

What ingredients are in this chicken curry?

You’ll have most of the spices in your store cupboard – as well as your fridge and freezer. 

• Chicken breasts

• chicken stock

• frozen peas

• garlic

• ginger

• turmeric

• curry powder

• Chinese five spice

• sugar

• soy sauce

How to make this slow cooker chicken curry

The beauty of this Chinese chicken curry is that you simply throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, give it a stir, then put the lid on and cook for 4-5 hours. The hardest part is thickening up the curry sauce by using cornflour/cornstarch and water. 

Can I make this Chinese chicken curry recipe without a slow cooker?

Yes absolutely. While I like the ease and simplicity of throwing everything into the slow cooker and leaving it, this Chinese chicken curry can also be made easily by cooking on the hob/stove. 

The method is pretty much the same. The only difference is using oil to first brown the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side. I would also mix together the rest of the ingredients. So in a bowl or large jug and combine the chicken stock with the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and spices before pouring over the chicken. Simmer on a medium heat with the lid on for around 35 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Then follow the recipe, in the same way, adding the cornflour and peas and thickening up the sauce. 

What to serve with this curry?

My family and I love to eat this with plain boiled rice, so it can soak up all that lovely curry sauce. You can also eat it with egg-fried rice or, if you’re feeling particularly naughty and want a Chinese takeaway experience, then you could also have it with chips!  

Can I add other ingredients?

Yes, go for it. The great thing about this recipe is that you can also use up other ingredients that might be in your fridge. Throw in different veggies – including chopped onions, carrots, mushrooms or peppers. And if you really want to bulk this out, you could also add potatoes – chopped, peeled potatoes or even sliced new potatoes.

Other slow cooker meal recipes

Here are some other slow-cooker meals that you might like to make:

Slow cooker chicken biryani

Slow cooker bolognese

Slow cooker beef curry

Slow cooker chicken chow mein

Slow cooker beef and chorizo

Slow cooker Thai massaman curry 

Slow cooker ham joint in coke

Tasty slow cooker Chinese chicken curry recipe

4.81 from 42 votes

Thow some fragrant spices, chicken and stock into a slow cooker - and after a few hours, you'll have a delicious Chinese curry with tender meat and juicy peas.

Servings 4

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

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Ingredients

 

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• 4-5 skinless chicken breasts
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp sugar
• 400 ml chicken stock
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 handfuls frozen peas
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• 3 tbsp water

Instructions

 

• Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
• Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, Chinese five spice, sugar and turmeric into the slow cooker.
  
• Then pour in the chicken stock and soy sauce – and using a spoon, give all the ingredients a stir.
• Close the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  
• When you're close to serving, mix together the corn flour and around 3 tablespoons of water, so that you create a cornflour slurry. Lift the lid and pour in the cornflour and stir in.
• At this point you can also break down the chicken breasts. You'll find the meat should fall apart easily and shred. Add the frozen peas and put the lid back on for another 20-25 minutes.
  
• Taste and add seasoning if needed - or a little more soy sauce. Serve with plain boiled rice.

Notes

Want it spicier?  If you'd like this Chinese chicken curry to be spicier, you can use extra hot curry powder or add fresh chillies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalFat: 8g

Author: cooksimply

Calories: 265kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

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