Thai Peanut Chicken

This Thai Peanut Chicken recipe is easy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit. The flavors are bold without being over the top. I just want to share a few tips before getting into the recipe.

1. If you brown the chicken before adding it to the pan, you will have better texture and flavor in the end result but it is not necessary. If you have a slow cooker, you can do that in like an instant pot, it makes this step really easy.
2. Instead of buying fresh ginger every time I need it i found these amazing cubes in the frozen section of Trader Joe’s. Each cube is equal to one teaspoon. If you can find them, these were a great time saver for me.
3. Fish sauce may sound like an exotic ingredient, but think of it as Thai Worcestershire sauce. It adds depth of flavor and umami. It is inexpensive and lasts for a very long time in the fridge.
4. After you zest the lime, pop it in the fridge for squeezing over the chicken when it is done.

That’s it, you’re ready to go make an amazing meal!

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Thai Peanut Chicken

Easy prep, simmer all day and come home to a flavorful dinner ready in minutes. Red Thai Curry paste and coconut milk come together for a simple yet flavorful meal for any night of the week. 

Course Dinner, Main Dish, Poultry

Cuisine Back to School, Fall, Keto, Low Carb, Slow Cooker, Winter

Keyword crockpot chicken, meal prep chicken, thai flavors

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 387

Author Ali

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker
• 1 Microplane Grater

Ingredients

• 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons Red Thai Curry Paste
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
• 1 lime juice and zest
• 1/4 cup natural chunky peanut butter no added sugar
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 12 ounce bag cauliflower rice frozen
• cilantro optional, for topping

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Instructions

• *Optional* 

  Brown the chicken on both sides for a few minutes before adding it to the slow cooker OR if your slow cooker allows it sear it right in the pot then remove to a plate after browning to combine the remaining ingredients. 
• In the slow cooker add the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, ginger, zest of 1 lime, and peanut butter, 1/2 cup of water and whisk or mix well to combine.  
• Now add in the chicken and nestle it in the sauce, cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
• Uncover and skim off some of the excess fat on top, as long as you do not sir the pot before doing this the fat should pour off fairly easy or use a large spoon to be safer.  
• Squeeze the juice from the lime in and stir gently, the meat will break up very easily. Let this sit and thicken while you prepare the cauliflower rice according to the package directions, I either steam in the bag or warm in a pan.  Serve over the cauliflower rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1835IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands and ingredients you choose.