Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, a low-carb dish that promises to be a hit at your dinner table. This healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, featuring tender chicken enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce made from coconut milk and peanut butter. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can set it in the slow cooker and go about your day while it cooks to perfection. Whether served over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or enjoyed in crisp lettuce wraps, this dish is versatile enough to please everyone. Packed with protein and low in carbs, it’s a nutritious choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. Enjoy a delightful meal that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 can coconut milk
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 3 tsp fish sauce
- Liquid stevia (to taste)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together coconut milk, peanut butter, minced garlic, red curry paste, fish sauce, and liquid stevia until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir gently to coat.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or as lettuce wraps. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg