Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, infused with Thai flavors. Perfect for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
- 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
For Serving (Optional)
- cooked rice
- chopped peanuts
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the peanut sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Serve the Thai peanut chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted to your spice preference by adding more or less red pepper flakes. For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.