Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter, tender chicken, and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal that transports your taste buds to Thailand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prep: Mince garlic and ginger. Set aside.
- Combine: Place chicken in the crockpot; sprinkle with garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Pour soy sauce and coconut milk over the top.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter and lime juice until smooth; add to crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred & Serve: Shred chicken in the pot using two forks; stir well to combine sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg