Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Thai Peanut Chicken, a dish that transforms tender chicken into a creamy, savory experience right from your crockpot. This recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or special gatherings, as it requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. The rich peanut sauce, combined with hints of ginger and garlic, creates an unforgettable meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prepping, making it a go-to option for hassle-free dinners throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Garnish: chopped green onions and crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Layer chicken pieces in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks to allow it to soak up more sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg