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