Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken

Introduction

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a true flavor bomb that transforms tender chicken into a creamy, sweet-and-spicy dish with minimal effort. By letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting, this recipe delivers a Thai-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests who crave bold tastes.

A fusion of coconut milk, peanut butter, and classic Thai aromatics creates a mouthwatering sauce that clings to every bite, making it irresistible over jasmine rice or with crunchy veggies.

The Irresistible Appeal of Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken

What sets this recipe apart is its perfect balance of creamy nuttiness, subtle heat, and savory depth. Slow cooking melds the flavors beautifully, resulting in tender chicken and a rich, luxurious sauce that’s both comforting and exciting.

Thai Peanut Chicken in the crockpot is not only simple but also highly versatile—enjoy it straight from the crock or pack it for lunch with your favorite vegetables and rice.

How to Create the Ultimate Thai Peanut Sauce

A great Thai peanut sauce starts with smooth peanut butter and coconut milk as the base. Add aromatics like garlic and ginger for depth, a splash of lime for brightness, and soy sauce for richness. Adjust the heat with sriracha or red chile flakes to your liking.

For the smoothest blend, toss all the sauce ingredients into a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black and puree until perfectly creamy. This ensures the flavors meld beautifully and the sauce coats your chicken evenly.

Effortless Prep with Smart Kitchen Tools

Chopping vegetables for your Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is a breeze with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, saving precious time and yielding perfect pieces for even cooking.

Lay a base of sliced onions, bell peppers, or carrots in the slow cooker for added flavor and color—efficiently handled with this tool. After slow-cooking, easily shred your chicken with the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black for a satisfying texture that soaks up every bit of the peanut sauce.

Serving Ideas for Crowd-Pleasing Thai Peanut Chicken

Serve the chicken generously over warm jasmine rice or noodles, topped with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. For meal prep, portion leftovers into a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for a flavorful, portable lunch that keeps the sauce and accompaniments fresh.

Adding steamed broccoli, snap peas, or your favorite veggies alongside can turn this slow-cooked sensation into a colorful, nutritionally balanced meal.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 hearty servings. Each portion (without rice) provides approximately 350–400 calories, full of protein and healthy fats. Adjust the portion size and rice or noodle additions as desired to fit your dietary preferences.

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken (Recap)

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken is the answer to crave-worthy, no-fuss dinners that taste like you’ve cooked all day. Creamy, spicy, savory, and downright delicious—it’s an easy win for both weeknight family dinners and meal-prep lunches.

Instructions

1. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the bottom of your crockpot for enhanced flavor and texture.
2. In a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until extremely smooth.
3. Place chicken thighs or breasts on top of the vegetables in the crockpot. Pour the peanut sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Use the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black to easily shred the chicken in the crockpot. Stir everything together so the sauce clings to the shredded chicken.
6. Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and extra lime wedges. For meal prep, portion into a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for lunch on the go.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours (on LOW)
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Enjoy an effortless, flavor-packed meal with these Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken instructions—minimal prep, maximum taste!