Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
The Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken provides 42g protein and 364 calories per serving across 6 batch-prepped portions. Minimal prep time and passive cooking means you're free while the slow cooker handles volume. This calorie-controlled option lets you stay in a deficit while maintaining muscle during a cut.
Ingredients
- •Coconut Milk, Light, Canned
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(60g)
- •Thai red curry paste(45g)
- •Fish sauce(30g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Squash, Butternut
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion(720g)
- •Peas, Sweet, Frozen(480g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Rice, Brown, Long-Grain
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, curry paste, fish sauce, coconut sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- 2Add the chicken pieces, squash, red bell pepper, and onion to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat with sauce. The mixture will be very thick. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours.
- 3Thirty minutes before you are ready to serve, add the peas. Immediately before serving, stir in lime juice.
- 4Serve over rice with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Nutrition — Per Serving
364
calories
42g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 27g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 611 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.5g
6 servings per batch · ~386g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein with 364 calories, 10g fat, and 27g carbs. This is a balanced macro option that maintains reasonable calorie density despite the peanut content.
How long does Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep time yields 6 servings per batch, making this efficient for multi-day meal prep. The slow cooker handles the cooking once initial ingredients are combined.
Is Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken good for fat loss?
At 364 calories and 42g protein per serving, this recipe fits fat loss phases where you need satisfying flavors without excess calories. The 10g fat per serving is controlled despite the peanut base, and the 27g carbs leave room for training fuel or additional meals.
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