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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner with the flavors of Thailand. Quick prep, easy cleanup. Try this today!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk , about a half a can
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger , peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch , mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Optional garnishes:
- chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions
Instructions
- To a 6 qt slow cooker, add the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, and stir until combined.
- Cut the chicken breasts into one inch chunks and add to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Add the lime juice and cornstarch/water mixture to the slow cooker and stir carefully.
- Cook for an additional 20 minutes until sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with desired toppings like chopped peanuts, cilantro or green onions (or all three!).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
618mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 618mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.