Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This ultimate crockpot recipe brings together the comforting flavors of peanut butter, coconut milk, and spices, creating a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while enjoying the tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that will please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
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.
- Place chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken using two forks in the crockpot to absorb more flavor.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg