Description
A savory, sweet, and slightly spicy slow cooker dish featuring chicken thighs in a rich peanut butter and coconut milk sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger in your slow cooker. Stir everything together until smooth.
- Add the chicken thighs into the slow cooker, making sure to coat each piece with the sauce.
- Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce with two forks.
- Serve over rice and garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
This dish is versatile; serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles, and pair with fresh spring rolls or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, Thai, peanut chicken, easy dinner, family meal