Description
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a cozy, hands-off dinner made with tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut peanut sauce. Big flavor, minimal effort, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional garnish: chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions
Instructions
Add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, and garlic to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir until smooth.
Add the chicken pieces and gently stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours.
Stir in lime juice and cornstarch slurry.
Cook uncovered for 20 more minutes, until sauce thickens.
Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Serve over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg