This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.This easy Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken simmers in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce with lime, ginger, garlic, and curry spices.

It’s high-protein and family-friendly.Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken When my weekdays get hectic, I love using my slow cooker for simple, flavorful dinners that basically make themselves.I know you all love slow cooker recipes, so I think you will love this Slow Cooker Thai-style Peanut Chicken.

It’s everything I want in a weeknight—creamy, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and packed with protein.It simmers all day in a peanut-coconut sauce until the chicken is tender and saucy enough to spoon over rice to meal prep some bowls, over noodles or veggies.If you love my Peanut-Braised Chicken Breasts or Peanut Noodles with Chicken, this one is right up your alley.

Why This Recipe WorksI tested this recipe a few times to get the flavor balance just right.I drew inspiration from the touch of curry powder in my Air Fryer Chicken Satay in my Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners cookbook.Adding that warm spice here made the sauce more layered and helped this slow cooker version stand out.

It’s the kind of small tweak that turns a simple weeknight meal into something crave-worth

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