Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken: Easy Comfort Food Bliss at Home
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken recipe, perfect for a comforting meal that brings the taste of Thailand to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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