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Chicken Thighs with Thai Peanut Sauce on a platter

Cook up tender Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs, an easy & delicious meal.

Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs

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Everyone loves crockpot recipes because they are so simple and convenient. The convenience factor ended up being key when I served these Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs to my Book Club.

It turns out that a field trip into the South Metro for a bunch of chatty gals is a major undertaking. I say this because they got rather lost and arrived close to an hour late. No worries! Nothing beats a crockpot meal when the serving time ends up being a little later. Just turn the heat down to low and you’re all set.

Why These Work

  • Delicious sauce which magically marries up peanut butter, Thai chili sauce, salsa, fresh ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and jalapeno. I actually increased the quantity of lemon juice and Thai chili sauce a tad. This provided the sauce with a touch more heat and acidity which balances out the peanut butter.
  • Once you stir up the sauce, you dump it over the thighs, set the crockpot to low and that’s it!
  • Chicken thighs are very easy on the budget and everyone loves chicken.

The Rest of the Menu

Pastry Shells Filled with Melted Brie and Topped Maple Bacon Onion Jam and Fresh Thyme on a Platter

We kicked off the evening with Brie Cups, my favorite decadent appetizer

Lemon-White Mini Cheesecakes on a Platter

For dessert, I served my yummy Lemon-White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes.

The Book Club Gang

Here are a few mug shots of my book club gang. In case you’re wondering, the book we discussed was The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine.

Book Club Ladies at the kitchen counter
4 Book Club ladies seated at kitchen counter


Add last, but certainly not least, here’s the much anticipated Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thigh recipe. Enjoy!

Chicken Thighs with Thai Peanut Sauce on a platter

Crock Pot Thai Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs simmered in the crock pot with a delicious Thai peanut sauce and topped with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
4.41 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Keyword: Chicken, crock pot, Easy, peanut sauce, Thai
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, about 3 lbs
  • 1/2 cup salsa I used medium-hot
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 chopped, seeded, jalepeno
  • 1 tbsp Thai chili sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, jalapeno, Thai chili sauce, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken.
    Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

Notes

If sauce seems too thin, you can remove the chicken after 5 – 5 1/2 hours. Keep it warm. Turn the crock pot to high to thicken the sauce for about 10-20 minutes. Add chicken back into crock pot and coat in sauce. Cover and let rewarm for about 10-15 minutes.Ā 

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 350mg | Sugar: 2g

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  1. Patricia Mahoney

    It looks like a great recipe…. I’m not a dark meat person but I’m sure some of my family and friend are. I’m going to try it on family first.

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