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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

This super easy, slow cooker Thai peanut chicken recipe makes a healthy shredded chicken with peanut sauce that’s perfect for meal prepping. Pair it with rice, or spaghetti squash, and broccoli for a healthy meal that's ready to go. Makes 8 servings. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: 30 minutes, chicken, noodles with thai peanut sauce, peanut chicken recipe, peanut chicken wraps, peanut sauce, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe, Thai, thai peanut chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Salt & pepper

For the peanut sauce:

  • 2/3 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

For garnish:

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • Season chicken liberally with salt & pepper. Place chicken into the slow cooker with water, ginger and garlic. Cover and cook on low for 4 - 5 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Transfer cooking liquid to a measuring cup or bowl.
  • Return chicken to the slow cooker with sauce and stir to coat chicken with sauce. Add cooking liquid as needed to thin sauce. Cook for an additional 30 minutes or keep on warm setting until ready to serve.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 688mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg