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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, a delightful dish that pairs tender chicken with thick, luscious noodles. This recipe is incredibly simple—just combine all the ingredients and let your slow cooker do the magic! As it cooks throughout the day, your home will be filled with mouthwatering aromas.
I must say, this dish was a hit! My 8-year-old declared it one of the best chicken meals I’ve ever prepared. The secret? It includes a cup of zucchini and red pepper that he couldn’t even detect! I love sneaking veggies into meals that kids actually enjoy. However, not everyone was on board; my picky 4-year-old refused to take even a single bite. What am I going to do with him? When will he realize my cooking isn’t as bad as he thinks?
How to Prepare Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
- In your slow cooker, combine garlic, peanut butter, broth, chicken pieces, zucchini slices, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- About half an hour before serving time, stir in lime juice and half a cup of chopped cilantro.
- Serve over noodles and top with remaining cilantro and crushed peanuts.
Can You Prep Thai Peanut Chicken in Advance?
Absolutely! You can prepare the sauce up to one week ahead of time for easy meal prep later on. Just add the chicken when you’re ready to cook according to the recipe instructions. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to one month.
Best Noodles for Thai Peanut Chicken
For this dish, I recommend using thicker noodles like fettuccine that can soak up all that creamy sauce beautifully; they complement this hearty meal perfectly! Linguine is another excellent option if you prefer something lighter since its slimmer shape allows it to pair nicely with the rich sauce.
Which Type of Peanut Butter Should You Use?
I prefer creamy peanut butter for this recipe because it blends smoothly into the sauce; however, if you enjoy some texture in your dishes feel free to use chunky peanut butter instead!
How Do You Mince Garlic?
- Start by cutting off the tip of each clove.
- Gently crush each clove so that its skin loosens.
- Remove any loose skin from around each piece.
- Roughly chop before finely mincing by repeatedly chopping back-and-forth until desired consistency is achieved.
Note: Keep in mind that garlic powder differs from minced garlic despite both coming from garlic bulbs; using powder may change both flavor and texture significantly!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 738 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 79 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
- Sodium:1625 mg
- Potassium:1078 mg
- Fiber :6g
- Sugar :11g
- Vitamin A :1301 IU
- Vitamin C :48mg
- Calcium :64mg
- Iron :3mg
Please note nutritional values are estimated based on available data.
About Alyssa Rivers
Alyssa Rivers is not only an accomplished food photographer but also an experienced recipe developer behind ‘The Tried and True Cookbook.’ Her passion for cooking has led her recipes being featured across various platforms including Good Morning America and Buzzfeed.
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