Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
A rich and flavorful Thai dish made easy with the slow cooker, featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy peanut sauce served over noodles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk Can be substituted with chicken broth or regular milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust for spice preference
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked noodles (e.g., rice noodles or egg noodles)
- Chopped green onions and cilantro For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
Serving
- Serve the peanut chicken over cooked noodles and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference, and consider adding veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g
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