Description
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavorful, comforting dish that transports you to the tropics with every bite. Tender, juicy chicken simmers in a creamy peanut sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of lime. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is easy to make and delivers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into large chunks.
- Mince the garlic and ginger to release their flavors.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a slow cooker; add garlic and ginger, and pour the peanut sauce over everything.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg