Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce, creating an unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish brings the flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles, and enjoy the vibrant aroma while it cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry. Cut into chunks.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce mixture over it.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot and stir to coat with sauce. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg