Thai Coconut Chicken

A delicious mild curry that is super easy to make. This curry is loved by my whole family, even the fussy kids.

Submitted by Kirsty Crack

Thai Coconut Chicken

A delicious mild curry that is super easy to make. This curry is loved by my whole family, even the fussy kids.
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 - 1.2kg whole chicken thighs
  • 400ml can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp fresh/jar ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped or crushed
  • 1 heaped Tbs of red curry paste
  • 1 Tbs fish sauce
  • 2 Tbs brown sugar
  • 1 pkt French onion soup

Instructions
 

  • Coat chicken thighs in plain flour and place in slow cooker.
  • In a jug, mix together remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cook on low for approx 4- 5 hours
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18 Comments

  1. its yum…i used yellow curry paste instead of red… bulked it with fresh onion and garlic and no teatowel trick so the liquid spread it further..served with jasmine rice and vegies, the most mildest heat at 1 heaped tbls… kids aged 6 to 15, plus hubby, all raved..

  2. Nice mild curry, I love mild curries because I can no longer have spicy so this hit the spot. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect, we served ours with plain rice and naan bread. Thanks Kirsty for your recipe

  3. Quick and easy to make resulting in a delicious curry that I’ll be making regularly for family and friends.

  4. My family loved this meal and as I had to feed 5 adults and 3 kids I just tripled the recipe and used drumsticks as well as thighes, I used yellow curry instead of red

  5. My family love this! My kids are 2 and 3 and somewhat fussy but both times they have eaten it all.
    I’ve made it with chicken thigh and chuck steak and we like it better with the steak.
    I also use yellow curry paste instead of red and don’t use ginger.

  6. Sue Collins October 10, 2021

    Lovely dish. Followed recipe except I didn’t have red curry so substituted green curry.
    Really enjoyed it and have leftovers …win, win ?

  7. This was a very tasty and easy dish. Served with Jasmine rice and stir fried vegetables. Everyone really enjoyed it ?

  8. Georgina, did you try it with fish? I am wanting to do the same. Just not sure of the times. I am probably going to have to guess.

  9. Naomi Fraser December 7, 2021

    Unfortunately, I was not a fan of this recipe. It tasted weird to me. Not like a thai coconut curry. Perhaps it was the sweetness.

  10. Wow! This dish is so delicious. “Best dinner ever” according to my 8 year old who helped make it.

    I used 1.5kg chicken thighs, doubled the sauce and added carrot, capsicum and onion.

    I’ll be making this again for sure.

  11. 5 stars
    Very easy to make and very tasty ? Used Green Curry Paste, as that was what I had. Served with Cauliflower Mash, Carrots, Edamane Beans and Roast Pumpkin. Will definitely make again.

  12. 4 stars
    Thanks for the recipe, it was lovely. I added red capsicum and green beans to the curry, and once served, I added roasted cashew nuts and fresh coriander on top. Will definitely be making this one again.

  13. Marilyn Macdonald May 2, 2024

    5 stars
    Such a tasty Thai chicken, very easy to prepare another added favourite to our ongoing collection. Thank you Kristy for sharing your recipe.😋

  14. Rebeka11 May 3, 2024

    5 stars
    Popular here!! Next time I’ll use a little less soup mix but my son ate it anyway! I didn’t have coconut milk, only coconut cream, where I added and extra cup of water for the sauce.

  15. Marg Bennett June 9, 2026

    5 stars
    Made this delicious dish for tea last night,it all went tks pauline

    1. Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central June 10, 2026

      Sounds like you found another winner for your menu Marg! 🙂

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