Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delicious and hassle-free dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this ultimate crockpot recipe features tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a creamy, rich peanut sauce made with coconut milk, garlic, and ginger. With minimal prep required, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low / 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
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
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken in the crockpot; pour the peanut sauce mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot using two forks to soak up more sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg