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Thai Peanut Chicken

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken: Comfort in Every Bite

This Easy Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful comfort food featuring rich peanut sauce and tender chicken, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Opt for fresh cuts for the best flavor and tenderness.
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter All-natural varieties are best.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Shake well before opening.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Look for authentic brands.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts For topping.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts or thighs into uniform pieces, about 1-2 inches in size.
  2. Make Peanut Sauce: Blend creamy peanut butter, well-shaken coconut milk, minced fresh ginger, chopped garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  3. Combine in Crockpot: Place chicken pieces in the bottom of the crockpot, pour peanut sauce over it, and ensure each piece is well-coated.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Serve: Shred the chicken in the sauce and serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles, topped with green onions and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Adjust cooking times based on chicken size and ensure chicken is submerged for moisture and flavor infusion.

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