Description
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Thailand with this Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce make for a dish that’s both comforting and exotic. Perfect for busy days—let your slow cooker do the work! 🍲✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, gently shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it with the sauce.
- Serve the Thai peanut chicken over steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, and if desired, chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Vegetable Addition: For a complete meal, add sliced red bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas during the last hour of cooking. Spice Level: Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat preference. Start with less and add more if desired. Nut Allergy Alternative: Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different twist.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT6H
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: crockpot thai chicken, peanut chicken, slow cooker recipe, thai dinner