Chicken Curry

Red curry paste and coconut milk give chicken tons of flavor in this belly-warming dish.

Total Time:​ 25 min.
Prep Time:​​​ 10 min.
Cooking Time:​ 15 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 tsp. coconut oil
1  medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
1  tsp. red curry paste
1 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar added
1 lb.​​​​ raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup lite canned coconut milk
½ cup water
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tsp. Thai fish sauce (optional)
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)
1½ tsp. palm sugar

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
4. Add curry paste and tomato paste; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
5. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until it’s coated in paste.
6. Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
7. Add tomato, fish sauce (if desired), cilantro (if desired), and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Tip: Thai fish sauce is called nam pla. It can be purchased online or in an Asian market.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

I made this for dinner yesterday. It was delicious and kid approved!!!

Ingredients:

One onion
One whole chicken, giblets removed
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

I always use lemon too. If it's small enough that it fits in the crockpot than 1 lemon is enough. I cut it in half and then put 2 quarters in the chicken, and slice the remaining half and lay it all over the top.

Quarter the onion and place it in the bottom of the crock pot. Remove giblets from chicken, and rinse and dry it. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spices. Rub over the entire chicken. Place the chicken on top of the onions in the crock pot. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours. You'll know it's done when the chicken is falling off the bone.