Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken
This is a no-fuss, easy Thai dish delivering subtle, sweet peanut flavor. The crockpot does all the cooking for you — just dump everything in and come back to a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 white onions, chopped
- 3 lb chicken breast
- ¾ cup chunky peanut butter
- 1½ Tbsp lime juice
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup crushed/chopped peanuts
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2½ cups uncooked rice OR 24 oz rice noodles OR 6 large lettuce leaves (to serve)
Directions
- Place peppers and onion at the bottom of the crockpot to act as a stand for the chicken.
- Place the chicken on top.
- Mix together peanut butter, lime juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey. Pour sauce over chicken.
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6 hours. With 15 minutes remaining, shred chicken with two forks, cover, and continue cooking.
- Serve over brown rice, noodles, or in lettuce leaves. Top with peanuts and optional cilantro.
Nutrition Facts Per serving
½ lb Thai peanut chicken: 570 calories, 61g protein, 23g carbs, 27g fat, 4g fiber (rice/noodles will change totals)
Serving Suggestions
Serve over brown rice, rice noodles, or in large lettuce leaves for wraps.