This Thai Peanut Chicken is an effortless and flavorful weeknight dinner with a rich, creamy sauce. Simple prep and minimal cleanup make it a go-to favorite. Try it today!
Ingredients
1cupcoconut milk (about half a can)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2tbsplow-sodium soy sauce
2tbsphoney
1tbsp lemon juice
1tbspfresh ginger, peeled and minced
3cloves garlic, minced
3boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2tbspcornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1tbsplime juice
Optional Garnishes:
Chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions (or all three!)
Instructions
Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and add them to the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
After cooking, stir in the lime juice and the cornstarch-water mixture.
Let it cook for another 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve topped with your choice of chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onions.