Name: Slow-Cooked Chicken Laksa recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 510 min
Total time: 530 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 2 tbs canola oil; 2 onions quartered sliced; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 3 cm root ginger finely chopped; 1 tbs curry powder; 750 g (fillets) chicken thighs diced skinless; 2 tbs peanut butter; 400 ml light coconut cream; 1000.00 ml chicken stock (liquid); 1 carrot medium sliced; 1/2 red capsicum deseeded sliced; 2 lemon grass stalks halved; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tbs light soy sauce; 2 tbs brown sugar; 1 tbs fish sauce; 500 g fresh egg noodle; 2 cups green beans; 1 tbs coriander chopped optional *to decorate; 1 tbs bean sprouts optional *to decorate

by Janl Last updated on 05/02/2025

Made in the slow cooker, this all-in-one meal uses simple pantry ingredients and budget-friendly chicken thigh fillets to create a creamy noodle soup that the whole family will love.

- Janl

Ingredients

2 tbs canola oil
2 onions quartered sliced
2 garlic cloves chopped
3 cm root ginger finely chopped
1 tbs curry powder
750 g (fillets) chicken thighs diced skinless
2 tbs peanut butter
400 ml light coconut cream
4 cups chicken stock (liquid)
1 carrot medium sliced
1/2 red capsicum deseeded sliced
2 lemon grass stalks halved
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tbs light soy sauce
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs fish sauce
500 g fresh egg noodle
2 cups green beans
1 tbs coriander chopped optional *to decorate
1 tbs bean sprouts optional *to decorate

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion, garlic and ginger.
Step 2

Cook until onion has softened, then stir in curry powder and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 3

Add diced chicken and cook until it loses its pink colour.
Step 4

Transfer the chicken mixture to the slow cooker, stir in peanut butter and coconut cream.
Step 5

Add remaining ingredients except noodles, beans and garnishes.
Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 7

At the end of cooking, turn to high and add noodles and beans and cook another 30 minutes.
Step 8

Serve in bowls and garnish.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

What should I use if I can't find fresh lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves?

If you don't have fresh lemongrass, you can use paste. You can also used chopped kaffir leaves from a jar.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thigh?

Chicken thigh is better than chicken breast for using in the slow cooker, as chicken breast can get a little dry and tough if you cook it for too long. You can also use skinless chicken thigh cutlets - just shred the meat, discarding the bones, before serving.

Why do I need to cook some of the ingredients in a saucepan before adding to the slow cooker?

Browning the meat and vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker adds caramelisation and depth of flavour. If your slow cooker has a searing bowl, you can use that instead of the saucepan.

If you like the sound of this recipe, you might also like this Vegetarian Laksa.