Description
A simple and flavorful crockpot recipe for Thai peanut chicken that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the coconut milk.
- Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken, Thai chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe