Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is tender and full of peanut-y goodness, and it&#39;s super easy with a five-ingredient sauce. Prep for this flavorful Thai peanut chicken is quick—just mix five ingredients, pour over chicken, and cook in the slow cooker. Garnishing with peanuts and cilantro adds the perfect flavor and and just the right amount of crunch.

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

chicken breasts

salsa

peanut butter

lime juice

soy sauce

ginger root

peanuts (for garnish)

cilantro (for garnish)

white rice

Place 2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts in slow cooker.

Mix together 1 cup salsa, ⅓ cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, and 1-2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root. Pour over chicken.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours depending on your slow cooker, stirring occasionally.

Serve over 3 cups prepared white rice and garnish with ¼ cup chopped peanuts and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

I have this recipe.  The version I have calls to sprinkle coconut over the rice then follow with the Thai chicken and cilantro.   The coconut is optional but I love it!   I use chunky peanut butter and skip the peanut garnish.  It is one of my 3 sons favorites!

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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is tender and full of peanut-y goodness, and it's super easy with a five-ingredient sauce. Prep for this flavorful Thai peanut chicken is quick—just mix five ingredients, pour over chicken, and cook in the slow cooker. Garnishing with peanuts and cilantro adds the perfect flavor and and just the right amount of crunch.

slow cooker thai peanut chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Total: 255 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

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