Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a deliciously easy dish that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet experiences. Tender chicken simmers in a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, making your kitchen smell heavenly. Perfect for serving over jasmine rice or noodles, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic and ginger on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, and lime juice until smooth. Pour over the chicken.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and stir to combine with sauce. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different protein options. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently.