Description
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce infused with garlic and lime. This easy, one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a burst of flavor and comforting aromas that will leave everyone craving more. Simply set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you enjoy your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Grease the crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot; sprinkle minced garlic, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and soy sauce over them.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth; pour over the chicken.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix well; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg