About this chicken curry with lentils
On my busy days when I know I’ll be out and about, I always turn to my trusty ol’ friend, the slow cooker. And this is one of my go-to recipes! In the morning, I simply throw all the ingredients into my crockpot, and after a long day of chasing around the kids, we delight in this ready-made dinner (this slow cooker chicken and mushroom recipe is a good one too!) Added bonus – Your house will smell so delicious, too! And double added bonus – Makes great leftovers! This is a thick curry due to the addition of lentils, which expand as they cook in the liquid. While it’s delicious as is, if you’d like a more authentic version and want to layer in even more depth of flavor, feel free to add some peanut butter (2-3 tablespoons) and fish sauce (up to 1 tablespoon). And if you are looking for more easy curry recipes, try this butternut squash curry with chickpeas or turkey curry (you can also use chicken instead).
Ingredients
Chicken breasts– can also use thighs. Full Fat Coconut milk– Very important that you use unsweetened FULL FAT that comes in a can not carton, which is much more diluted and oftentimes contain sugar. Lentils – green will work best as red or yellow lentils will break down too much. Chicken stock – look for the low-sodium kind. You can also use vegetable broth.
Instructions
Tips for Success
Be sure to add the chicken breasts on top to prevent overcooking. Stir in the coconut milk once the curry is finished cooking. You can add as much as you wish.
Serving Suggestions
This slow cooker Thai chicken curry is a complete meal as you have a protein, iron (a super important nutrient for babies), vegetables, and carbohydrates from the lentils. But you can certainly enjoy with a side of white or brown rice. Cauliflower rice would be lovely, too, if you want to up the vegetable intake.
For babies
Start with a small portion as seeing too much food can be overwhelming to your baby. Be sure to finely mince/shred the chicken. How to serve chicken to babies
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