Crock Pot Spicy Peanut Chicken
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with this Crock Pot Spicy Peanut Chicken, a bold and flavorful dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk, and a kick of sriracha, perfectly balanced with hints of garlic, ginger, and lime. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, all simmered to perfection in your crock pot. Top it off with crunchy chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for a restaurant-quality finish, and serve over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and gourmet appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the peanut sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot and set it aside on a plate.
If desired, transfer the peanut sauce from the crock pot to a saucepan and simmer it over medium heat for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve the chicken over cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles, and drizzle generously with the spicy peanut sauce.
Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.
Optional: Add a lime wedge on the side for an extra burst of lime flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 144.6 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 6362 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.0 g | ||
| Protein | 202.4 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3027 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
