Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken wings (about 16)
  • 34 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 -3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 13 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 14 cup finely shredded fresh basil (optional)

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • If desired, use a sharp knife to carefully cut off tips of the wings; discard tips.
  • Cut each wing at joint to make 2 pieces.
  • Place wing pieces in a single layer on the unheated rack of a foil-lined broiler pan.
  • Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is brown, turning once.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine coconut milk, fish sauce, and curry paste.
  • Add wing pieces and onion, stirring to coat with curry mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from cooker; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Skim fat from curry mixture.
  • For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine cornstarch and water; stir in curry mixture.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in basil, if desired.
  • Serve chicken wings with sauce.