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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

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Savor the aroma of slow-cooked Thai Peanut Chicken, featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy peanut sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, chili paste, and sesame oil.
  2. Add Chicken to the Slow Cooker: Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the Peanut Sauce Over the Chicken: Ensure chicken is well-coated with the peanut sauce.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  5. Shred the Chicken: After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro, serve with jasmine rice or vegetables.

Notes

For added tang, consider adding rice vinegar.

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