Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken 

This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken with a rich, flavorful peanut sauce. It's a hands-off meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Full Recipe:  

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Peanut Sauce:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup light or full fat canned coconut milk

• ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter

• ¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari/soy sauce)

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)

• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Optional Garnishes:

• Chopped fresh cilantro

• Chopped peanuts

• Sliced green onions

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the chicken pieces, diced onion, and red bell pepper into the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.

2. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, coconut milk, peanut butter, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, fish sauce, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.

3. Combine and Cook: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 4½ hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.

4. Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

5. Serve: Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, cauliflower rice, pad Thai noodles, or any noodles of your choice. Garnish with chopped cilantro, peanuts, and sliced green onions if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 380 kcal

• Protein: 31 g

• Fat: 21 g (Saturated Fat: 9 g)

• Carbohydrates: 15 g (Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 7 g)

• Cholesterol: 65 mg

• Sodium: 581 mg

• Potassium: 574 mg

• Vitamin A: 1870 IU

• Vitamin C: 77.2 mg

• Calcium: 25 mg

• Iron: 1.8 mg