Description
A comforting and flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for busy days and family gatherings.
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)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Layer chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over, making sure it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot, stirring to ensure it absorbs the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adjusting ingredients like ginger and red pepper flakes. Serve with extra toppings for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot, Thai, peanut chicken, comfort food, family meal