Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, delivering an explosion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add minced garlic and any desired vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and serve over rice or noodles with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg