Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Easy slow cooker Thai peanut chicken recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Tender chicken breast cubes are covered in a sweet and spicy, smooth and creamy coconut milk and peanut butter sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings People

Calories 386 kcal

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Ingredients

½ cup Peanut butter Creamy
½ cup Chicken broth Low sodium
½ cup Coconut milk Full fat
3 tablespoon Soy sauce Low sodium
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 tablespoon Vinegar
1-2 tablespoon Honey Adjust according to your preference
2 teaspoon Sesame oil
3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
1 teaspoon Ginger powder
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
½ teaspoon Red chili flakes
2 pounds Chicken breast Cut into small 1 inch cubes, Boneless
1 tablespoon Cornstarch Dissolved in 1 tablespoon water, Optional
1-2 tablespoon Lime juice Adjust according to your preference
2 tablespoon Green onions Finely chopped, For garnish
1-2 tablespoon Peanuts Roasted, Roughly chopped, For garnish

Instructions

Add peanut butter, chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger powder, salt, pepper, red chili flakes and mix until combined.
Add chicken breast cubes and mix until fully coated in the peanut butter sauce.
Cover and cook on Low heat for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
Mix in cornstarch slurry and lime juice.
Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Garnish with green onions and peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce and red chili flakes, based on your spice preference.
Use low sodium ingredients to keep the meal from becoming too salty.
Use creamy peanut butter instead of the chinky one for a smoother sauce.
Use full fat coconut milk for maximum creaminess.
Read additional tips and variations above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 40gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 912mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

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