Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that brings the flavors of Thailand right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy, rich peanut sauce made with coconut milk and red curry paste. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s low-carb and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs. Simply set your slow cooker, let the ingredients meld together over several hours, and enjoy this flavorful comfort food with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 can coconut milk
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 3 tsp fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, peanut butter, minced garlic, red curry paste, fish sauce, and liquid stevia until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles if desired, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg