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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

Sarah Grossett
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken may become your favorite dish to cook in the slow cooker. So easy and delicious!
3 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Servings 8
Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3-4 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 15 ounce can Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • Cooked Rice Optional
  • Steamed Broccoli Optional

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle the olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker pot.
  • Place the chicken strips in the pot.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for 1 minute, or until melted and thin.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, cornstarch, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper, whisking until smooth.
  • Pour it over the chicken in the slow-cooker pot, and stir until chicken is coated.
  • Set the slow-cooker to 'low' and cook for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is tender.
  • Serve with rice and/or broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 48gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 864mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
Keyword Chicken, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Peanut Butter, Slow Cooked, Slow Cooker, Thai
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