Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Thai Peanut Chicken, a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe utilizes a crockpot, allowing you to prepare a rich and creamy peanut sauce that envelops tender chicken, all while you go about your day. With a balance of sweetness from honey and the warmth of ginger and garlic, this dish is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 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)
- Garnishes: chopped green onions and crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and cutting 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.
- Layer the chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it, ensuring thorough coating.
- 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 to allow it to soak up the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg