Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, creating a meal that’s both comforting and packed with flavor. With just a few essential ingredients and the magic of your slow cooker, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser while enjoying your day. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine chicken, garlic, peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix well.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 458mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg