Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety peanut sauce infused with coconut milk, garlic, and spices. This easy-to-make meal transforms any ordinary night into a delightful dining experience, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Simply set it in your crockpot and let the flavors meld together, resulting in an irresistible aroma that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop; mince garlic and slice green onions.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over them until fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken using two forks in the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg