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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Make easy Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken! Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, homemade peanut sauce with coconut milk, soy, lime, and ginger

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy recommended)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed recommended)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • (Salt and pepper to taste – optional, as soy sauce is salty)

For Garnish:

  • Chopped peanuts
  • Green onions, sliced

For Serving:

  • Cooked rice or noodles

These quantities create a good amount of sauce for the chicken.

Have garlic minced and ginger grated before starting

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly simple “dump and cook” process:

1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Continue whisking until the sauce is as smooth and well combined as possible.

2. Combine in Slow Cooker:

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
  • Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken thighs. Stir gently to ensure the chicken is well coated.

3. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be very tender and cooked through.

4. Serve:

  • Once cooking is complete, you can serve the chicken thighs whole, or remove them briefly to shred with two forks and then return the shredded chicken to the sauce. Stir well.
  • Serve the hot Thai Peanut Chicken and plenty of sauce over cooked rice or noodles.
  • Garnish generously with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions just before serving.

An incredibly flavorful meal achieved with minimal effort

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/slow-cooker-thai-peanut-chicken-2/