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High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken in Crockpot

This quick prep slow cooker recipe is high in protein and easy to make. Non-dairy and gluten-free family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: crockpot recipe, gluten free, High Protein, High Protein Chicken Dish, non-dairy, peanut chicken, slow cooker, thai chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Chopping Board

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast (boneless & skinless) Cubed
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 5 oz. Spinach Baby
  • 1/4 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Chop Chicken breast into bite siz-sizedces
  • Dice Onion
  • Dice Red Pepper
  • Place the above ingredients in the crockpot
  • Add salt and pepper and toss
  • Whisk all the Peanut Sauce Ingredients in a mixing bowl
  • Pour peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture
  • Stir
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours- ensuring that the chicken breast are well done.
  • Add Spinach & Lime Juice to crockpot
  • Stir
  • Cook for a few minutes to allow the spinach to wilt into the sauce. Stir if needed.
  • Serve alone, or over rice or noodles.

Notes

Additional salt if needed to taste.  
High in protein - 31 grams