Thai Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Crockpot Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken is a delectable and simple dish that transforms your crockpot into a flavor powerhouse. With tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut sauce made from rich peanut butter and coconut milk, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. It’s not only family-friendly but also versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice, noodles, or even as lettuce wraps for a fun twist. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner or preparing meals for the week ahead, this Thai Peanut Chicken will satisfy everyone’s taste buds with its rich umami and delightful textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 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)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
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.
- Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the crockpot to absorb more sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 72mg