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Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken

This Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow cooker meal made with tender chicken simmered in a rich peanut sauce infused with classic Thai food flavors. Packed with protein and perfect for high protein dinner ideas, this easy chicken crockpot recipe is ideal for lazy dinners, meal prep, and customizable protein bowl recipes. Simply set it and forget it for a delicious, stress-free dinner idea with chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional for Serving:
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Sliced green onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Cooked rice or quinoa

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Sauce
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), chicken broth, and lime juice until smooth.
  3. Add to Crockpot
  4. Place chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the peanut sauce evenly over the chicken.
  5. Cook
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  7. Shred the Chicken
  8. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the crockpot. Stir well to coat in the sauce.
  9. Serve
  10. Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or build protein bowl recipes with quinoa and vegetables. Garnish as desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup coconut milk at the end of cooking.
Add sliced bell peppers or shredded carrots during the last hour for added vegetables.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This recipe freezes well for up to 2 months.
Use chicken breast for a leaner high protein dinner or thighs for extra tenderness.