How to Make Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooking is a great way to infuse flavors into your meals while also saving time and effort in the kitchen. One of the best things about slow cooking is that it allows you to create complex and delicious dishes with minimal hands-on cooking. One such dish is Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, a perfect combination of tender chicken, creamy peanut sauce, and aromatic Thai flavors.

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and this recipe perfectly captures the essence o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • ⅔ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch, or more as needed
  • ½ tablespoon water, or more as needed
  • 1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine chicken, peanut butter, chicken broth, zucchini, bell peppers, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sugar in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Stir, then cover and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more hours. Stir in lime juice.
  • If sauce is thinner than you would like, combine 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (use a full tablespoon if sauce is very thin) with enough water to form a paste. Whisk paste into the peanut butter sauce and allow to cook until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and stir noodles into the chicken and sauce. Garnish with peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    620 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 68mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 827mg