Description
Enjoy a delightful fusion of flavors with this Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe. Tender chicken is enveloped in a creamy, rich peanut sauce made from peanut butter and coconut milk, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. This dish embodies authentic Thai flavors, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a crockpot, you can savor a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying experience that will surely impress your guests.
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)
- Garnish: chopped green onions
- Garnish: crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut it 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.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Shred the chicken with two forks inside the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles; garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 786mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 91mg