Well, we finally moved back into our place about 2 weeks ago and I made this dish just after we moved back in.The place was a wreck and we only had a matter of days before I was leaving for the holidays in NC. I wanted to use the crock pot, so we could unpack and clean while a big hearty dish was cooking and we wouldn’t have to worry about dinner. I also thought this would be a great dish to fill the place up with the smell of delicious food to combat that yucky cold, industrial smell of paint and construction . . .
The new floors are pretty swanky, dark hardwoods that really pop against the new, lighter colored paint. This was a great dish to celebrate having such a dramatic new look throughout the whole condo.
I actually found this recipe clicking through some food blogs and eventually landing on kissmywhisk.com – it was super easy, as most crock pot recipes are – just adding the ingredients to the slow cooker, turning it on and letting it cook. I did add fresh chopped garlic and something I don’t cook with enough: fresh grated ginger.
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Ginger!
The ginger really added an extra awesome layer of flavor and I will be seeking out more ways to use it. Also, can I just tell you how much I love curry? Definitely not something I grew up with in the South, but man it can be used to make some really great comfort foods.
Ready to Commence Cooking
Add the Yogurt and Cilantro
For the chicken I used a mix of both white and dark meat, although this recipe can be adjusted to all of either – whatever your preference. I would also suggest doubling up on the greek yogurt if you like it creamier. I used the amount called for in the recipe and felt like it could have used a lot more. I also served with couscous, like the recipe called for. But I’m sure it would be great with other starches, such as potatoes or rice. The next time I make this, I might try serving with curried potatoes and cauliflower . . . anyway, enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 package boneless chicken thights (1.5-2 lbs)
- 1 package boneless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch of fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 6 oz (approx 3/4 cup) plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- cooked couscous for serving
Directions
Add chicken, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, cayenne, salt and pepper to slow cooker. Stir together and cook on low for 8 hours. Stir in yogurt, cilantro, and masala and serve over couscous.
Congratulations on moving back into your own space, Bill. It must be a huge relief to have your own kitchen back! This dish looks delicious. A chef on TV mentioned a fantastic tip which I have been using forever. To keep fresh ginger at home all the time (and not have it shrivel up into that little curl – oh, you know what I mean!) keep it in a zip lock baggy in the freezer. Use a very fine micro-plane to grate fresh ginger into your dishes. The ginger keeps forever this way, and you need never worry about peeling it, the micro-planer grates it so finely, you don’t even notice the skin!
Yum yum yum, curries rock! It’s actually become Britain’s national food and is ranked #1
Oh I need to make this as soon as possible. It looks absolutely delicious. Yum!
Looks really elegant, but not too extravagant. I should just say tasty!