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Slow-Cooked Thai Peanut Chicken

Savory Slow-Cooked Thai Peanut Chicken for Flavorful Nights

This Slow-Cooked Thai Peanut Chicken delivers rich, nutty flavors in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Best tenderness and flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can be used
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Creamy or chunky based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced or ground ginger as alternative
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice or Rice Noodles Serves as a base
  • Chopped Peanuts or Fresh Cilantro For garnishing

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by preparing your ingredients; chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and fresh ginger. Set aside the chopped veggies and aromatics.
  2. In your slow cooker, place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom, followed by adding chopped bell peppers atop the chicken.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, natural peanut butter, red curry paste, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  4. Carefully pour the prepared sauce over the layered chicken and peppers in the slow cooker, ensuring chicken is well-covered.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
  6. Once cooking time is complete, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, and serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, ensure chicken is fully submerged in sauce and avoid opening the slow cooker lid during cooking. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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