Description
Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe is a comforting and delectable dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to simply toss all the ingredients into your crockpot and let it work its magic. The mouthwatering flavors of peanut butter, coconut milk, and spices meld together beautifully, making each bite a satisfying experience. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that pleases everyone, from kids to adults. Whether you’re prepping for the week ahead or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 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
- Garnish: Crushed peanuts
- Serving: Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the 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.
- Layer chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks to absorb the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles; garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas before cooking. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.