Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken with a creamy peanut sauce, creating a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and will have everyone asking for seconds. The slow cooker does all the work while you enjoy the enticing aromas wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Sriracha sauce (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; place them in the crockpot.
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger; add to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks before serving; garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg