Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken simmered in a creamy peanut sauce, bringing a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors to your dinner table. This dish is incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With just a few essential ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll impress your family and friends with a meal that tastes like it came from a restaurant! Serve it over rice or noodles for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot and sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg