Name: Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-492389H15M49S
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 5 oz fresh baby spinach; Juice of 1 large or 2 small limes (¼ cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup light or full-fat canned coconut milk; ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium soy sauce); 2 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp honey (optional, to taste); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for umami); 2 tsp grated fresh ginger; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference); Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, rice or noodles for serving

Description

A flavorful Thai-inspired slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken pieces in a creamy peanut sauce with vegetables and spinach, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
5 oz fresh baby spinach
Juice of 1 large or 2 small limes (¼ cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup light or full-fat canned coconut milk
½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
¼ cup coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium soy sauce)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp honey (optional, to taste)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for umami)
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onions, rice or noodles for serving

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Instructions

Place the bite-sized chicken pieces, diced onion, and diced red bell pepper into your slow cooker. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all the peanut sauce ingredients: minced garlic, coconut milk, peanut butter, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, optional honey, sesame oil, optional fish sauce, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 4½ hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooking is complete, remove the lid. Stir in the fresh baby spinach leaves and the fresh lime juice. Continue to stir and heat for a few more minutes until the spinach has wilted into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve hot over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, or green onions if you like.

Notes

Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.
For a gluten-free version, ensure coconut aminos are used instead of soy sauce.
Honey is optional; omit for a lower-sugar option.