Indonesian Coconut Chicken Crock Pot

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

Adjust all seasonings to taste. This can also be made in the oven.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• ½ teaspoon fennel powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
• 2 medium onions , finely sliced
• 1 cup good quality coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 green onions , chopped (to garnish)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, crushed fennel and cinnamon.
2. Rub mixture over chicken (if desired at this point the chicken can be marinated in the fridge for 3-4 hours, but it is not necessary).
3. Place the chicken, and any leftover seasoning mixture, onions, coconut milk, water and lemon juice in a 4-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
4. Garnish with green onions.
5. Serve with rice or hot cooked noodles.
6. Note: for a thicker sauce use only 1/2 cup water instead of 1 cup.

Reviews

[Luv4food]

I made this for my family and held my breath. Then I heard my kids saying things like "mmmm", "this is good, mom", and I had to check to see if they were actually my kids! I used 400 ml of coconut milk, about double the garlic, an extra tsp of cumin & corriander, and doubled the cinnamon & fennel. I also added about a tsp of turmeric for color. I didn't rub the chicken with the spices; instead I mixed everything into a bowl and poured it over the chicken. About an hour before cooking time was done I took the meat off the bones, then returned the meat to the sauce to finish cooking. I think next time the addition of some green pepper, carrot, and eggplant would be great along with some heat, and maybe some thai basil. This was a great dish. Thank you for making dinner nice again!

[Mikekey]

Pretty good, but I think the spices got cooked out in the crockpot. Next time I would add some more of the spice mixture closer to the finish time. Also will follow advice about cutting water down (or may just use ALL coconut milk for liquid). I used thighs also, because they are meatier! A good recipe for use in the RV, but I think I will try it again at home, in the oven!

[Ang11002]

My chicken was still partially frozen so my spices didnt "stick". Therefore, my dish was just a bit on the bland side but I will make it again because I know you have the best recipes around!:)