Crock Pot Thai Peanut Chicken

Yes – I realize that yesterday I wrote about my addiction to peanut butter and today I am writing a recipe that includes peanut butter – maybe I am not quite over my addiction yet and I am trying to finish the jar so I don’t continue to eat it by the spoonful – however it may be worth it to have around just to make this yummy chicken – creamy, delicious, and honestly just as good as the Thai peanut chicken I order from around the corner. I served it over a 1/2 cup of rice noodles for an extra 2 points. I adapted this recipe from a terrific blog called A Year Of Slow Cooking to lighten it up a bit.

Weight Watchers Thai Peanut Chicken
Points: 6 weight watchers pointsplus
Servings: 6 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutritional Info: 237 calories, 9.1 g of fat, 14.1 g of carbohydrates, 2.9 of fiber, 28.5 g of protein

Ingredients
1.5 lbs of chicken breast tenderloins
1 red pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup reduced fat chunky peanut butter
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup non fat chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp corriander
Chopped scallions, cilantro, and bean sprouts for garnish

Instructions
1. Add the chicken, red peppers, and onions to the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chicken broth, cumin, and coriander. Pour over the chicken.

3. Cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Break into smaller pieces with a fork and serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh lime, scallions, cilantro, and bean sprouts.

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11 Response to Crock Pot Thai Peanut Chicken

  1. Laura Merrill on March 1, 2011

    Im glad im not the only one that eats peanut butter out of the jar….

    Cant wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • admin on March 1, 2011

      If only I could keep my finger out of the jar anytime it’s in my cabinet…..

      Reply
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  3. Christina on March 8, 2011

    Any suggestions for modifying this so it can be made without a slow cooker? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • admin on March 8, 2011

      So I imagine you could easily make this in a saute pan, although I have never tried it. I would first the make the peanut sauce and set it aside. Then saute the onions and red peppers for 4-5 minutes. Then add the chicken and brown it on both sides sides. Then pour in the peanut sauce and let it all simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. I think that would work – let me know if it does.

      Reply
      • debbie on June 20, 2011

        I did this in the frying pan. It was so delicious!
        served it with brown rice. great meal.

        Reply
        • admin on June 20, 2011

          I had never thought to try it in the frying pan but definitely going to do that – thanks! Glad you liked it!

          Reply
  4. Emily on March 23, 2011

    I made this last night in the crockpot, and it was delicious!! Keep the recipes coming, I have loved them all so far and always get excited when I see a new one in my reader!

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    • admin on March 23, 2011

      Thanks so much! Let me know if you have any ideas for future recipes…I am always looking :)

      Reply
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  6. Erica on February 29, 2012

    Made this for dinner last night. OMG so delish! Will make this again & again.

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