Easy Slow Cooker Thai Chicken

I can't believe November is almost over! Where did the month go?! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know I did!

My parents drove over from Arizona to spend the holiday with my family. We had an awesome dinner and celebrated my oldest son's 11th Birthday! (Still can't believe I have an eleven year old... ;) Plus my dad built a gate on the side of my house so my kiddos will stay put in my backyard and can't run around the side yard to my front door. Woo hoo! Thanks Dad! I am beyond grateful for my amazing family! I feel so blessed!

So now that it's winter I use my crock pot ALL the time! I love that you can make an awesome meal but don't have to put a whole lot of effort into it. For me, dinnertime is the hardest time of night. Most nights I'm dealing with grumpy kids that are about ready for bed and I feel like throwing in the towel when I have a dinner to make. But with a slow cooker meal, all the work is done and you just serve it up!

This is a seriously tasty chicken dish that my boys and especially my husband really like. It's not authentic Thai, but I love peanut sauces and this one tastes great. Plus you probably already have most of the ingredients in your fridge or cupboard! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken: (Adapted from Allrecipes)
Printable Recipe HERE
Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger*
• 2-3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
• chopped peanuts, for topping
• chopped cilantro, for topping

Directions:

1. Combine the salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger in the crock of a slow cooker; mix well. Place the chicken in the sauce, spoon mixture over chicken to coat.
2. Place the lid on the cooker and set to LOW. Cook until chicken is fork tender and sauce has thickened some, 8 to 9 hours. Serve with rice (jasmine is our favorite) and garnish with peanuts and cilantro before serving.

*Ginger tip: Buy a hunk of ginger at the store. Peel it and cut it into cubes and throw into a freezer baggie and freeze until you need it. It thaws quickly and tastes fresh!

If you're looking for some more great dinner ideas, check these out:

Amazing White Chicken Chili

Easy Baked Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Healthy Southwestern Casserole

Vegetarian Shells & Black Beans

Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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