Thai Red Curry Chicken

Thai Red Curry Chicken

A beautiful, slow cooked, fragrant Thai red curry with chicken and vegetables. Mild enough for the whole family to enjoy!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 3.5L Slow Cooker

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 100 grams bamboo shoot slices (canned)
  • 400 ml coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour
  • 2 – 4 tbsp Thai red curry paste (I use Ayam) **see notes**
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tsp Minced garlic
  • 2 tsp kaffir lime leaves strips (I use Valcom jar)
  • 1 medium red capsicum, cut into strips

Instructions
 

  • Add onion and chicken strips to slow cooker
  • Combine all other ingredients (except capsicum) and pour over
  • Cook on low for 4hrs total – adding in the capsicum strips only in the final 30mins
  • Serve with rice or on it's own
  • Notes for spice level:
    Mild – use 2 tbsp curry paste
    Medium – use 3 tbsp curry paste
    Hot – use 4 tbsp curry paste &/or add in some fresh chilli
Keyword chicken, Red Curry, Thai
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central

About the Author: Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central

5 Comments

  1. Yummy, Awesome meal!! I love the cornflour idea to stop the cream splitting . I used a butterfield Lamb cut into chunks and used up a cob of corn instead of the bamboo shoots (cos I didn’t have any).

  2. 5 stars
    Really lovely flavours, everyone enjoyed this. I used 2 tablespoons of curry paste but added some chilli flakes. I also added mushrooms and green beans, I think this dish would be versatile with most vegetables. This recipe is a keeper!

  3. Jessica01 May 31, 2025

    5 stars
    I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made this! I use 2Tbs of curry paste, a whole lime leaf, and no capsicum as I don’t like cooked capsicum. I serve it with rice and a heap of steamed veggies.

    1. Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central May 31, 2025

      How I love this feedback! Thanks Jessica 🙂

  4. 5 stars
    Great recipe – I used Maesri brand paste not Ayam as Maesri is my absolute favourite and so authentic taste wise. Also added carrot, broccoli and green beans as I had them in my fridge to use up (added towards end).

5 from 3 votes

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