Slow Cooker Thai Chicken
9
Points®
Total time: 6 hr 25 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 6 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This tasty Thai recipe is made more simple to assemble thanks to the use of whole chicken breast. No chopping or cubing, the placement of the breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker keeps them safe from overcooking and yields a wonderful texture, ideal for shredding. The flavorful blend of curry paste, coconut milk and peanut butter bring the authentic flavors of Thailand to your table. Ideal for a weeknight meal, this recipe is also wonderful for entertaining. The zing of the fresh lime, bite of the green onion, and herbaceous notes in the cilantro make each bite full of fresh, bright flavors. Serve over steamed rice to ensure all the flavorful liquid is consumed or plate with a fresh salad of arugula, cabbage, radishes and a citrus vinaigrette to amp the veggies.
Ingredients
Canned unsweetened light coconut milk
13.5 fl oz
Thai curry paste
7 tsp
Table salt
1.5 tsp
Cauliflower
0.5 head(s), large
Uncooked potato(es)
1 pound(s)
Red bell pepper(s)
1 medium
Carrots
2 medium
Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
1.5 pound(s)
Smooth reduced fat peanut butter
2 Tbsp
Cilantro
0.333 cup(s)
Uncooked scallion(s)
3 medium
Lime
1 medium
Peanuts
2 Tbsp
Instructions
1
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together coconut milk, 4 teaspoons curry paste and salt until blended. Add cauliflower, potatoes, pepper and carrots; toss to mix and coat.
2
Rub 2 teaspoons curry paste all over chicken; place chicken on top of vegetable mixture. Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW setting until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 5 to 6 hours.
3
Remove chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces (or shred using two forks); set aside.
4
Stir peanut butter and remaining 1 teaspoon curry paste into slow cooker until blended. Add chicken back to slow cooker with cilantro and scallions; gently stir to coat. Spoon onto plates or into bowls and serve with lime wedges; sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon peanuts. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
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