Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner, Easy
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- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 4:00 h
- Ready In: 4:10 h
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Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons freshly ground coriander
- 3 teaspoons freshly ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions,peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic,peeled and crushed
- 14 oz (420 ml) can coconut milk
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium yams,peeled and cubed into 1½ inch (3 cm) cubes
- 2 teaspoons Garam marsala
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ground almonds
Method
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl,combine all dry ingredients.Stir well. Add enough water (4 teaspoons) to form a paste. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small pan,heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, sautee ,stirring constantly, until lightly golden, for about 10 minutes. add crushed garlic and cook for a further 1 minute. Stir in spice mixture and cook for additional 2 minutes,until toasted.
Step 3
In a blender,combine onion-spice mixture and coconut milk. Blend until onion pureed. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.
Step 4
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 3-4 hours.
Step 5
Just before serving,stir in garam masala, lemon juice and ground almonds. Serve with cooked rice.