This Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken because it delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavor with almost no hands-on work with tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce with just the right hit of ginger and garlic.
The coconut milk and peanut butter create a luscious, creamy sauce that coats every piece of chicken beautifully, while the ginger and garlic add warmth and depth. Adding the cilantro and lime juice near the end of cooking keeps those bright, fresh flavors from fading during the long cook time. It’s a wonderful weeknight dinner since you can set it in the morning and come home to a meal that’s ready to eat.
Helpful Tips
- Whisk the sauce until smooth: Take a minute to fully combine the coconut milk and peanut butter before adding the chicken, so you avoid any clumps in the finished sauce.
- Add the lime juice and cilantro near the end: Stirring these in during the last hour of cooking keeps their fresh, bright flavor from cooking away.
- Toast your peanuts for garnish: A quick toast in a dry skillet brings out extra flavor and crunch in the peanuts you sprinkle on top.
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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breasts cubed boneless skinless, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, divided
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts chopped, for garnish
- 2 cups steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk to make a smooth sauce.
- Add the chicken and bell pepper to the slow cooker and press them down into the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours.
- About an hour before serving, stir in 1/2 of the chopped cilantro and the lime juice. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
- Serve over rice. Garnish with remaining cilantro and chopped dry-roasted peanuts.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.