Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Love Thai food? Try making this Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken. A delicious and easy way to get that amazing Thai-inspired flavor in your home without spending hours in the kitchen. The chicken breasts cook up tender and juicy in a creamy peanut sauce that has sweet, spicy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ tbsp lime juice
- ⅓ cup salted, roasted peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Add chicken and mix to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 1½ - 2 hours or low for 3½ to 4½ hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
- In a small bowl, add cornstarch, water, and lime juice. Whisk until there are no lumps. Add to chicken and gently mix until well combined. Continue to cook for 20 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Server over rice and garnish with chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted. Just add 1 hour to the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 41gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 855mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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