Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken lets you enjoy rich, nutty, and slightly spicy flavors without hovering over a stove. Toss everything in, walk away, and return to a creamy, tender, and ridiculously flavorful dish. The peanut sauce coats the chicken in a luscious, sweet, and savory glaze that clings like it owes you money. It’s takeout-level good, minus the delivery fee. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles and pretend you’re in Thailand, minus the flight cost. Your slow cooker does all the work, so you can take all the credit.
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
A slow-cooked, creamy peanut chicken dish with a bold Thai-inspired sauce, perfect over rice or noodles for an effortless meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sauce:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into chunks)
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, your call
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup coconut milk
For Garnish & Serving:
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- Steamed white rice or noodles
- Fresh cilantro optional, but makes you look fancy
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Slowly mix in coconut milk until smooth.
Step 2: Slow Cook the Chicken
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the peanut sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Finish & Serve
- Shred or chop the chicken, then mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, topped with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 14%
- Niacin: 12%
Pro Tips for the Best Thai Peanut Chicken
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- For a thicker sauce, let it cook uncovered for the last 20 minutes.
- Like it spicy? Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Leftovers? Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
