Description
This Healthy Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy, savory peanut sauce served over a bed of sautéed veggies and rice noodles. A satisfying and nutritious dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the peanut sauce:
- 1 (14oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (or sub in tamari sauce)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless raw chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- Sliced red peppers, snap peas, diced broccoli, thinly sliced carrots for sautéed veggies
- Chopped peanuts, cilantro, and diced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce: Combine all peanut sauce ingredients in a blender or medium-sized bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Place cubed chicken in the slow cooker and add the peanut sauce. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and peanut sauce over sautéed veggies and brown rice or rice noodles. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and green onion.
Notes
- Cut the chicken into uniform size pieces for even cooking.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
- Blending the sauce ingredients ensures a smooth consistency.
- Extra peanut sauce can be stored for future use with other proteins and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
