Description
Indulge in the flavors of Thailand with this Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish features tender shredded chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy peanut sauce made from peanut butter, coconut milk, and spices. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and enjoy a hassle-free, flavorful meal that appeals to all ages. Serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting dinner option that’s sure to impress!
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)
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.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it. Ensure all pieces are well coated.
- 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.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg