A delicious and easy-to-make Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken recipe that is sure to impress your taste buds with its rich flavors and creamy peanut sauce.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:6 hours 15 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:Thai
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs chicken thighs
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.