Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1½ – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite size pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (5-ounce) carton or bag fresh baby spinach; Juice of 1 large or 2 small limes (¼ cup); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup light or full-fat canned coconut milk; ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup coconut aminos*; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey (optional); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional); 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger); ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:4h

Easy, saucy Thai Peanut Chicken is so delicious and so simple when made in a slow cooker. Made with tender chicken, vegetables and spinach, and a homemade peanut sauce, this dish is classic comfort and healthy, too.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:10:20 GMT