Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken simmered in a creamy, nutty peanut sauce infused with garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. With minimal prep time and the magic of the crockpot, you can enjoy an explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (like bell peppers or carrots)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili paste; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Add chopped vegetables and stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve over steamed rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg