Description
Tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, this Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy, flavor-packed weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
– 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 tbsp lime juice
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
– 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
– 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
1. – Place the cubed chicken in the slow cooker.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
3. – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. – Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
5. – Serve the Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken over steamed rice, garnished with additional cilantro and chopped peanuts.
Notes
– For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking and let the sauce reduce.
– Swap the chicken for tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or seafood version.
– Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai