Description
A rich and creamy slow cooker chicken dish featuring a savory Thai-inspired peanut sauce with ginger, garlic, and coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, coconut milk, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring the meat is fully coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken to a plate and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired