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Thai Peanut Chicken

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken in the Crockpot for Easy Weeknights

Enjoy this effortless Thai Peanut Chicken, filled with creamy sauce and nutty flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Alternatives include almond milk.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Agave nectar or maple syrup can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar White vinegar can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Powdered ginger can be used in smaller quantities.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs/Breasts Use boneless, skinless for tenderness.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Can substitute with cilantro or parsley.
  • 2 tbsp Crushed Peanuts Omit for nut-free diets.
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice or Noodles Substitute quinoa or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Peanut Chicken
  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. Shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix with the sauce.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with veggies or different proteins as desired.

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