#tenderchickenthighs

This Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce cooked in a slow cooker is a tasty and flavorful keto-friendly dish that's great for busy weeknights. When you put together tender chicken thighs, fragrant spices, creamy coconut milk, and fresh basil, you get a delicious meal.

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1 onion, chopped. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 can 14 oz coconut milk. 1/4 cup chicken broth. 2 tablespoons red curry paste. 2 tablespoons fish sauce. 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger. 1 tablespoon coconut aminos. 1 tablespoon erythritol or low-carb sweetener. 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the chicken, onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a slow cooker. Mix coconut milk, chicken broth, red curry paste, fish sauce, ginger, coconut aminos, and erythritol in a different bowl using a whisk. Add the sauce to the slow cooker with the vegetables and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is soft and fully cooked. Add the fresh basil leaves right before you serve. Add pepper and salt to taste. Warm it up and serve it with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Slow-Cooker Country Captain Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish with tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant tomato-based sauce infused with spices. This classic Southern recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a hearty meal ready by dinnertime.

Ingredients: 6 bone-in chicken thighs. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 large onion, diced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup chicken broth. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 1/4 cup raisins. Cooked rice, for serving. Chopped parsley, for garnish.

Instructions: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides, then transfer to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, saut onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, curry powder, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine. Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Stir in raisins during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This Crockpot Cashew Nut Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs, crunchy cashews, and flavorful sauce come together beautifully in this satisfying dish.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1 cup unsalted cashews. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce. 1/4 cup hoisin sauce. 1/4 cup honey. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 teaspoon ginger, minced. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Cooked rice, for serving. Green onions, chopped, for garnish.

Instructions: Put the chicken, cashews, onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in a slow cooker. You can add red pepper flakes, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes if you want to in a small bowl and mix them together. Add the sauce to the chicken and stir it all together. When the chicken is done, cover it and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours. Put water and cornstarch in a small bowl and mix them together to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir it around. Cook for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker. Put it on top of cooked rice and sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This Brown Ale-Braised Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. The combination of brown ale, Dijon mustard, and honey creates a rich and tangy sauce that pairs beautifully with tender chicken thighs. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on. Salt and black pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup brown ale. 1 cup chicken broth. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 2 tablespoons honey. 2 sprigs fresh thyme. 1 bay leaf.

Instructions: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the brown ale and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in Dijon mustard and honey. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the liquid. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

In a rich and creamy garlic sauce, this dish has tender chicken thighs and tasty mushrooms. This meal is perfect for any event because it's comforting and filling.

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs. 200g mushrooms, sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup chicken broth. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes