Description
A cozy and flavorful slow-cooked meal combining tender shredded chicken with a rich peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds chicken breasts (about 3–4 large breasts)
- 3/4–1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat for richness)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3–4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/3–1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the peanut-coconut mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred them with two forks; return to the crockpot and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, add extra coconut milk or water after shredding the chicken. Works well with both rice and noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot, thai, peanut chicken, slow cooker, weeknight dinner