Crock Pot Butter Chicken

This is an Indian dish and contrary to the name, it doesn't have butter in it. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice with a side of naan.
*originally from damn delicious

Ingredients:
1/2 c. chicken stock
1 6-oz can tomato paste
2 tsp yellow curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs chicken thighs cut into chunks (I have also used frozen chicken breast and shred it at the end)
1/2 sweet onion diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 T freshly grated ginger
1/2 c. heavy cream (I use coconut milk instead)
2. T lime juice
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar

1. Whisk together first 7 ingredients.
2. Place chicken, onion, garlic and ginger in slow cooker. Add chicken stock mixture over the chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir in cream, lime juice and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice. A side of naan is yummy too.

Slow Cooker Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

Delicious!  Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. 

Yield: Serves 6-8

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, skin removed* (about 2 and 1/2 pounds)
• You can just use chicken breasts too.
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk (lite coconut milk is great too)
• 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
• 1/2 or 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon COLD water
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Remove the skin from the chicken using your fingers and a serrated knife. Salt and pepper each thigh.
2. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil (or you can use nonstick spray).
3. When the oil is hot, add 3 chicken thighs. Don't put them too close together, you want to avoid steaming.
4. Cook for about 2 minutes, until nicely browned on the bottom. Then flip the chicken over to brown the other side for about 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove the chicken to a plate.
6. Repeat searing process with the other 3 chicken thighs. If there is still enough grease in the pan then you don't need to add more oil.
7. Meanwhile, in a crock pot combine coconut milk, basil, 2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, yellow curry, and chili powder (to taste). Stir to combine.
8. Add the chopped red onions, garlic, and jalapenos.
9. Add the browned chicken and stir to combine.
10. Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
11. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate or cutting board. Let cool for a couple minutes.
12. Add the ginger to the slow cooker.
13. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon COLD water. Stir until it's not lumpy. Add this to the crock pot and stir.
14. Shred the chicken, removing the bones and any tough bits. It should just be falling apart.
15. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir. Return the lid and cook for another 10 minutes.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro.
17. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or naan.

Originally from http://thefoodcharlatan.com/

Curried Lentil, Squash, and Apple Stew

This recipe is from Chloe's Kitchen by Chloe Coscarelli

Made this for dinner tonight and it was DELICIOUS! And very healthy too.

Serves 6

2 tablespoons olive oil (I used coconut oil instead)
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-in cubes) - I bought this pre-cut from Trader Joe's
1 large unpeedled apple, diced
5 ounces baby spinach

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, and saute onions and carrots until almost soft. Add garlic, ginger, curry, and salt, and let cook a few more minutes until fragrant. Stir in lentils, broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Add squash and apples, cover, and simmer for another 25 minutes, or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Uncover and stir in spinach until wilted. Add salt to taste and serve.