Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural); 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp sriracha (or chili garlic sauce); 2 tsp fish sauce (or extra tamari); 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 lime wedges

Juicy chicken thighs braised low and slow in a rich, savory peanut sauce with coconut milk, lime, and ginger, then served over jasmine rice with fresh garnishes. An easy weeknight dinner with bold Southeast Asian flavors.

375 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sriracha (or chili garlic sauce)
2 tsp fish sauce (or extra tamari)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 lime wedges

Instructions

1

Whisk together 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural), 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos), 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup), 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp sriracha (or chili garlic sauce), and 2 tsp fish sauce (or extra tamari) in the slow cooker until smooth.
2

Add 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and 1 sliced red bell pepper to the slow cooker. Turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
3

Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4

Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, or slice into pieces. Return to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
5

Serve over jasmine rice topped with 4 sliced green onions, 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve 4 lime wedges alongside.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken reach?

For Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken?

The entry for Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken calls for 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken?

You can, but it is the weaker choice here. Breasts dry out over a long cook, so add them for the last third of the time and pull them as soon as they reach 165 F. As written, the entry for Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken uses 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs.

How hot is Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken?

Moderately. The heat in Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken comes from 1 tsp sriracha (or chili garlic sauce). For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken keto-friendly?

A serving of Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken carries 9 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

Does Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural) and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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