Description
A rich and flavorful Thai-inspired slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or quinoa, and topped with fresh garnishes for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
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1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
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1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
For Serving:
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Cooked rice, noodles, or quinoa
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
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Lime wedges
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Fresh cilantro
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Instructions
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Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and chicken broth until smooth.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
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Serve the chicken over cooked rice, noodles, or quinoa. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
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You can use chicken thighs for extra juiciness, but chicken breasts are a leaner option.
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For a vegan version, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh and use maple syrup instead of honey.
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Adjust the heat level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg