Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken with Coconut Milk and Lime
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken with tender chicken slow-cooked in creamy peanut sauce, coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper
Peanuts and cilantro for topping
Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker.
- Mix sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Add lime juice and stir.
- Top with peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
Adjust spice with curry paste. Add vegetables near end of cooking. Use chicken thighs for richer texture.