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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Heavenly Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken for Cozy Nights

Savor the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, enriched with creamy peanut sauce and coconut milk, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts/Thighs
Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat or light
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (or Tamari) Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (or Honey) Honey is a great alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust to preferred heat level
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (or Fresh Ginger) Fresh is better
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Paste (or Sriracha) Adjust for extra heat
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional but recommended
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts For garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red curry paste, minced garlic, ground ginger, chili paste, and sesame oil until smooth.
  2. Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker, pour peanut sauce over it, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without lifting the lid.
  4. After 6 hours, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it back into the sauce.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy over rice or in salads throughout the week.

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