Healthy Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy healthy dinner, made in the slow cooker with tender diced chicken breasts, coconut milk, peanut butter, and Thai red curry paste. Serve with rice or noodles for a delicious family meal!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium size for sauce mixing
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can Full fat coconut milk 14 oz
- ¼ cup Natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 3 tablespoons Reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon Freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into 1-inch cubes and place into the slow cooker.
- In a bowl or mini blender, mix together coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Close the lid, set the sealing ring, and cook on low for 4 hours.
- After cooking, use the natural release method to release pressure.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry, then stir into the pot.
- Cook on high for another 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over rice or noodles and top with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture. Dice chicken evenly to prevent overcooking. Great for meal prep and leftovers freeze well.