Description
Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, rich peanut sauce, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with minimal effort. Just toss everything into the crockpot and let it work its magic! Whether served over rice, noodles, or in wraps, this versatile dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize the heat to suit your taste, and enjoy the convenience of meal prep with leftovers ready for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.
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 and crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken and cut 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.
- Layer chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks to absorb more sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 68mg