Description
Simmering with exotic flavors, slow-simmered thai peanut chicken delight brings spicy Thai street cuisine directly to kitchen tables. Rich peanut sauce and tender chicken create an irresistible harmony that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (45 grams) chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooked rice or rice noodles
Instructions
- Position tender chicken breasts at the base of a capacious slow cooker, creating a foundation for the flavorful dish.
- Craft a harmonious peanut sauce by vigorously whisking coconut milk, creamy peanut butter, aromatic garlic, golden honey, savory soy sauce, zesty lime juice, tangy rice wine vinegar, and fiery crushed red pepper flakes until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Cascade the meticulously prepared sauce over the chicken, meticulously ensuring each piece is lavishly coated with the complex flavor profile.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chicken to gently simmer on LOW temperature for 3-5 hours, transforming the meat into a fork-tender delicacy.
- Delicately extract the fully cooked chicken from the liquid, utilizing two forks to deconstruct the protein into rustic, succulent fragments.
- Reunite the shredded chicken with its luxurious sauce, stirring gently to integrate the flavors and maintain optimal temperature on the WARM setting for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Present the aromatic Thai peanut chicken atop a bed of steamed rice or delicate rice noodles, embellishing with a sprinkle of crunchy chopped peanuts and vibrant fresh cilantro for a visually stunning and flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor, as they stay more tender during slow cooking.
- Reduce honey or use sugar-free alternatives for a lower-carb version perfect for diabetic or keto diet followers.
- Toast peanuts before garnishing to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch to the final dish.
- Add a splash of fish sauce for deeper umami complexity if you enjoy more traditional Thai flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg