Description
Indulge in the comforting and vibrant flavors of Amazing Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken. This dish combines tender chicken thighs with a rich peanut sauce, delivering a delightful balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy slow cooker recipe fills your home with enticing aromas while offering a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together ginger, red curry paste, coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring even coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg