Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken
Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce balanced with soy, brown sugar, and lime. Gentle heat from Sriracha and aromatics like ginger and garlic make it rich yet bright, perfect for spooning over steamed rice. Serve it for an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, whisk coconut milk, chicken broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- 2
Add the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water.
- 5
Add to the slow cooker and stir until combined.
- 6
Cover and cook on High for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- 7
Stir in the lime juice, Sriracha, and fish sauce, if using.
- 8
Garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and more Sriracha, and serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 353.34 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 31.38 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 17.01 g 6%
- Total Fat 18.46 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.42 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 134.71 mg High 45%
- Sodium 468.26 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 96.57 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 55.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.85 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crockpot Thai Style Peanut Chicken is a Thai dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 353.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Fish Sauce. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 353.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken healthy?
- Crockpot Thai-Style Peanut Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 353.34 calories and 31.38 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 468.26 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.42 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Fish, Soy, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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