Dinner for 4

Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 small sweet potatoes; 1 large red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tbsp curry powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/4 tsp ground chili powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 can light coconut milk; 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water; fresh cilantro (optional); cooked rice (optional)

$9.19for 4270 minServes 4

Chicken thighs and sweet potatoes cook slowly with coconut milk, lime, peppers, and warm curry spices.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sweet potatoes, 0.75 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.75 lb	$0.97Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.45 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
	Broth, 2 oz$0.07/oz typical	2 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical	1.5 lb	$3.44Typical price
	Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical	15 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.19

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

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270 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Indian Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker

Typical price

$2.30 per serving$9.19 for 4

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Ingredients

2 small sweet potatoes
1 large red bell pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp curry powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp ground chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 can light coconut milk
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
fresh cilantro (optional)
cooked rice (optional)

Steps

Place the sweet potatoes and red bell pepper in a slow cooker.
Whisk the broth, lime juice, curry powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and olive oil, then pour the mixture over the vegetables.
Add the chicken thighs and coconut milk, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the curry, cover, and cook for 20 minutes more until the sauce thickens.

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