Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, where tender chicken simmers in a luscious peanut sauce. This easy-to-make dish bursts with sweet and spicy notes, perfect for family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up that delightful sauce and create unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it to low heat.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place the chopped chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir before serving and garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg