Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of our Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This easy slow cooker recipe features tender chicken thighs or breasts enveloped in a rich peanut butter and coconut milk sauce, infused with authentic Thai flavors like ginger and garlic. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or comforting noodles, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, with minimal effort required, you can set it and forget it, making dinner time a breeze. Elevate your meal by garnishing with fresh green onions and crushed peanuts for an added crunch!
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 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 pieces in the slow cooker and pour the peanut sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles; garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg