Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

5 from 6 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 469kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

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.

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