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Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken

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A comforting and creamy Thai dish made with slow-cooked chicken in a flavorful peanut sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts directly into your slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  5. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back in with the sauce.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve over rice, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.

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