Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe is your go-to dish for an effortless yet flavorful family meal. This recipe combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce made from peanut butter and coconut milk, creating a delightful dish that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crockpot recipe allows you to simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as your family savors every bite. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or entertaining guests, this comforting dish provides versatility and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 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)
- Garnish: chopped green onions
- Garnish: crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat and cutting it 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 the chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- 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 absorb more sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg