Claire797's (Crockpot) or Slowcooker Thai Chicken

[Wendy w]

I have been extra busy lately but have been wanting to still try to cook a decent meal with leftovers for lunch. I made this today and it was very good. Although it didn't intitially strike me as "Thai", I added more lime, chopped cilantro, and served it over jasmine rice. Since there was a lot of sauce, I added some peanut butter to it.

This is a great recipe for when you are really busy and want something substantial. In the future, I suggest adding a tablespoon or 2 of peanut butter and saving the peanuts for garnish, along with the cilantro. MMMmm and easy! Thanks!! Here is the recipe in case anyone missed it the 1st time.

(Crockpot) or Slow Cooker Thai Chicken

8 chicken thighs (I use 1 pound boneless breasts)
3/4 cup salsa
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Place chicken in crockpot. Mix other ingredients except cilantro. Pour over chicken. Cook for 8 hours on low. (4 HOURS ON LOW FOR BONELESS BREASTS)

[HejazSunKat]

Thanks Wendy. I just bought a new crockpot so I've been looking for some new recipes. This looks yummy and I think my picky husband might actually eat it.

[claire797]

YIKES!!!!

It's a good thing you added the peanut butter. The original recipe actually calls for 1/4 cup of peanut butter. I must have left it out when I typed in the recipe awhile back. Sorry about that.

BTW. I always leave out the crushed peanuts and use extra crunch peanut butter.

Here's the corrected recipe:

(Crockpot) or Slow Cooker Thai Chicken

8 chicken thighs (I use 1 pound boneless breasts)
3/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Place chicken in crockpot. Mix other ingredients except cilantro. Pour over chicken. Cook for 8 hours on low. (4 HOURS ON LOW FOR BONELESS BREASTS)

[valchemist]

thanks for this recipe. it looks so yummy and it is going on next week's menu. :)

[claire797]

Originally posted by valchemist
thanks for this recipe. it looks so yummy and it is going on next week's menu. :)

It's really good -- especially WITH the peanut butter. Duh. I feel like such a goof.

This recipe comes for Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook.

[mami2emily]

Can't wait to see how it turns out. I did add a splash of fish sauce and a spoonful of sugar to improve the "thai" taste. Also, didn't have salsa so I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained. Hope it's as yummy as it looks!

[claire797]

Originally posted by mami2emily
Can't wait to see how it turns out. I did add a splash of fish sauce and a spoonful of sugar to improve the "thai" taste. Also, didn't have salsa so I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained. Hope it's as yummy as it looks!

Yum! I hope you like it. It's definitely "different". I never would have thought to add fish sauce -- probably because I hate fish -- but that's a good idea if you're trying to make it taste more Thai.

[valchemist]

I made this and really enjoyed it. Very easy and tasty! Thanks for the recipe.

Val

[mami2emily]

I think next time I'll use creamy peanut butter. The peanuts in the crunchy peanut butter tasted kind of smoky after the 8-hr cooking time. But the flavor overall was tasty. DH liked it a lot!

Fish sauce is made from anchovies. It's essential to Thai cooking. The smell is not that great, but the flavor it adds to dishes is amazing and you can't smell it in the final product.

[claire797]

Originally posted by mami2emily


Fish sauce is made from anchovies. It's essential to Thai cooking. The smell is not that great, but the flavor it adds to dishes is amazing and you can't smell it in the final product.

Interesting. I'll have to try it sometime. I do like worcestire sauce and that is made from anchovies too.

[tigermorris]

I don't own a crockpot. Would you cook this on top on the stove in a large pot on simmer for 2-3 hours?

[TeriK]

The recipe looks great--and simple. thanks for posting. I have recently been cooking in my crockpot a lot and this will be a nice addition to the slowly-growing repetoire.
Thanks!

[Molli526]

I made this tonight - yum! I omitted the peanuts - didn't have any. Next time I will add a touch of crushed pepper. Served it over pasta. A nice, quick, easy dinner.

Any other good ones Anna?

[claire797]

Originally posted by Molli526
I made this tonight - yum! I omitted the peanuts - didn't have any. Next time I will add a touch of crushed pepper. Served it over pasta. A nice, quick, easy dinner.

Any other good ones Anna?

Glad you liked it Molli. I guess my other favorites are the Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken and the Coca Cola Pot Roast. They're here on the board too. I really haven't been using my crockpot enough lately. Maybe I should search for some new recipes too. I still haven't attempted making Sticky Chicken in the crockpot. I baked it in the oven, but it came out a bit too spicy for me. Gail's theory is that the crockpot tones down the spices, so I really need to give the sticky chicken another shot.

Oh. There's also a recipe called "Mom's Baked Chicken" which works well in the crockpot too. Have you tried that one?

[Molli526]

I am going to try the Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken again today. I forgot I was going to try it again. (Used Diet Coke, not enough garlic etc.) I had great success using frozen, boneless, skinless breasts yesterday so I am doing that again. I have the recipe for the cola pot roast but have never made it :o

I have a funny quirk about chicken, I don't like eating it off the bone.

My family loves the Chicken in a Pot, which I can post if you are interested. It is good. I should try it again.

[claire797]

Originally posted by Molli526


I have a funny quirk about chicken, I don't like eating it off the bone.

My family loves the Chicken in a Pot, which I can post if you are interested. It is good. I should try it again.

If you have time, I'd love to try Chicken in a Pot.

That's funny about your aversion to bones. I know a few other people who have the same issue.

[Molli526]

Chicken in a Pot

2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 stalks of celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 whole broiler/fryer chicken 3-4 pounds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water, chicken broth or white wine
1/2 teaspoon basil

Put carrots, onions and celery in bottom of stonewear. Add whole chicken. Top wth salt, pepper and liquid. Sprinkle basil over top. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours (HIGH 6 hours, using 1 cup water).


I liked this growing up, so I may try it again. My sister *swears* the chicken just falls off the bone.

[breadmama]

Molli,

When you use the frozen skinless/boneless chicken breasts in the crock pot, do you defrost them first, or use them frozen? It seems like there's a split opinion on the BB about that...just wondered what you do.

Thanks-
Laurie

[TeriK]

Oh my gosh! May I interrupt and say I simply must try the Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken? I don't know what's in it yet, but it sounds great. I'm going to hunt down the recipe right now. Thanks for the tips.

[claire797]

Moli,

Thanks for the chicken in a pot recipe.

Teri, here's the brown sugar garlic recipe.

CROCKPOT GARLIC BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

Approx 2 pounds (however much chicken you need) chicken breasts on the bone or use boneless skinless breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon-line soda DON'T USE DIET. YUCK!
2-3 Tbls. minced garlic (I sometimes use 4)
2 Tbls. soy sauce
1 tsp. pepper (regular black or cayenne for spice)

Place chicken in crockpot. Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve over rice or noodles. You can thicken the juices after cooking with a little cornstarch.

[eas11]

Originally posted by claire797
Moli,

.........................
CROCKPOT GARLIC BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

Approx 2 pounds (however much chicken you need) chicken breasts on the bone or use boneless skinless breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon-line soda DON'T USE DIET. YUCK!
2-3 Tbls. minced garlic (I sometimes use 4)
2 Tbls. soy sauce
1 tsp. pepper (regular black or cayenne for spice)

Place chicken in crockpot. Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve over rice or noodles. You can thicken the juices after cooking with a little cornstarch. ...............

Made this last week- we really liked it :)
Thanks,
Ellyn

[Molli526]

Originally posted by breadmama
Molli,

When you use the frozen skinless/boneless chicken breasts in the crock pot, do you defrost them first, or use them frozen? It seems like there's a split opinion on the BB about that...just wondered what you do.

Thanks-
Laurie

Laurie,

I use them straight from the freezer.

[Molli526]

Originally posted by claire797

CROCKPOT GARLIC BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN



I made this last week, and it was good. I used about 8 cloves of crushed garlic and Coke. DH said it is a repeater. :)

[Chefzhat]

Molli, I'm printing off chicken in a pot recipe right now - sounds delish!!:p

Debie

[Personal Chef]

I made this last week and it's very tasty. I didn't have the corrected version so I added 1 T peanut butter in lieu of chopped peanuts. My way was a bit tangy. I think it would've been much better w/ 1/4 c. peanut butter. I used boneless, skinless breasts (frozen) and cooked on low about 3 1/2 hours. 3 hours would've been better. I will definitely make this again.

[claire797]

Thanks for reminding me about that recipe, Personal Chef. I'm in kind of a cooking rut, so thanks for jogging my memory.

[newcook]

I can't seem to find the recipe for Mom's Baked Chicken. Can someone point the direction?

Thanks,

Daniele

[Vicanddi]

I have a question about the Crockpot Thai Chicken. I notice it calls for salsa, on top of the peanut butter, etc. Does it taste GOOD with the salsa? It sounds like such an odd flavor combination. However, I'm always looking for more tasty crockpot meals, and there are an awful lot of you who say its good, so....... :D
Guess I'll have to give it a try. Do you serve it over rice?

[valchemist]

think of it as a tomato-based peanut sauce. then the spices from the salsa and the other ingredients just provide extra zip.

I served it over rice.

[ShanaG]

I came across this recipe on a recent crock-pot thread, but decided to post my "thumbs-up" review here.

First, this recipe was SO easy! Sometimes, even crockpot recipes require a bit of prep work in terms of peeling and mincing garlic, chopping onions, etc. Not this one, it was truly a dump-everything-into-the-crockpot kind of recipe. Which was great, considering I remembered the chicken thawing in the refrigerator about 10 minutes before I needed to leave the house yesterday :p

The results definitely lived up to all the favorable reviews this recipe has received on the BB. The chicken was so tender and moist and I loved the flavor. I typically hate cooking with chicken because I am so paranoid about cooking it to the correct temperature, and it usually ends up being either slightly chewy or too dry so was very pleased with how it turned out in the crockpot :)

[Liz R]

I would also be interested in the recipe for Moms home baked chicken.
I always like to get new ideas for the crockpot.

['lil cooker]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by claire797
[B]YIKES!!!!

It's a good thing you added the peanut butter. The original recipe actually calls for 1/4 cup of peanut butter. I must have left it out when I typed in the recipe awhile back. Sorry about that.


Claire - my version that I got off the bb DID have the peanut butter in it. Maybe there are several postings?

[claire797]

Originally posted by 'lil cooker


Claire - my version that I got off the bb DID have the peanut butter in it. Maybe there are several postings?

There are :)

[cl4me]

Funny - I'm sitting at my desk eating Thai Chicken leftovers while I'm reading this. I used the good version (1/4 cup peanut butter) and used creamy instead of crunchy. I also added some minced garlic. Served it on cellophane noodles with a side of asian cole slaw. This is a wonderful recipe!

[CindyWeightWatcher]

I've raved about this recipe too. Unfortunately, it is
the one of five standby crockpot recipes for me and
I want more!

[GrinsandGiggles]

Originally posted by Liz R
I would also be interested in the recipe for Moms home baked chicken.
I always like to get new ideas for the crockpot.

I second this request, always looking for good recipes for the crockpot (especially this time of year, it seems!) :)

Thanks!

[claire797]

Here's a link to the Mom's Baked Chicken recipe. I found it in an old Taste of Home Magazine. I've made it in the oven (as the recipe in this thread shows) and I've also made it in the crockpot. To make it in the crockpot, you just dump all the ingredients in the crockpot and let it go -- Boneless, skinless breasts take about 5 1/2 hours on low and chicken on the bone takes a little longer depending on size of chicken.

This recipe is so easy that it's almost just as convenient to bake it. You can throw everything in the oven for an hour and do other things while it bakes.

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17429&highlight=Moms+Baked+Chicken

[TerriAb]

I tried the Thai Chicken recipe without the peanut butter (had the wrong recipe) and it was really good. I can't wait to make it with the PB, I know I'll like it even better! I can wait to try the garlic brown sugar chicken recipe. Yum!!

[claire797]

Originally posted by Vicanddi
I have a question about the Crockpot Thai Chicken. I notice it calls for salsa, on top of the peanut butter, etc. Does it taste GOOD with the salsa? It sounds like such an odd flavor combination. However, I'm always looking for more tasty crockpot meals, and there are an awful lot of you who say its good, so....... :D
Guess I'll have to give it a try. Do you serve it over rice?

Why don't you make it, but have a back up Lean Cuisine on hand in case you hate it ;).

It sounds funny, but the tastes come together and create a whole new delicious flavor.

[Lucinda]

Originally posted by claire797
CROCKPOT GARLIC BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

2/3 cup vinegar


Does it matter which type of vinegar? This sounds so yummy, I can't wait to try it!

[claire797]

Originally posted by claire797


Why don't you make it, but have a back up Lean Cuisine on hand in case you hate it ;).

It sounds funny, but the tastes come together and create a whole new delicious flavor.

I always use cider vinegar, but I'm sure white vinegar would work too.

[Goldie]

Well, I made this (sort of) tonight, and have to pass along my tip -forget the salsa and use sweet chili sauce! I think this is a Thai ingredient anyway (or somewhere near there ?), and I happened to have a quart bottle of the stuff in the fridge that I use occasionally for making shrimp poke.

It was incredibly good - I even skipped the lime and cilantro since I had none on hand, and it was great. DH says to make it again (and he very rarely says that...)

Served it over basmati rice, yummy!!! Plus it will help me use up that bottle :p

[CindyWeightWatcher]

I looked for and found chilli sauce near the ketchup.
I used it in a crockpot recipe from the new WW book,
"In the Pot". It was a chicken/chilli recipe.
Very good and easy.

[Goldie]

The sweet chili sauce I am talking about is indeed a Thai ingredient (after I posted I went and looked at the bottle), not the Heinz chili sauce normally found by the ketchup. When I went to buy it the first time, I searched in the ketchup aisle too, but lucckily a knowledgable store clerk sent me to the ethnic aisle. the It is a lot sweeter and spicier than the Heinz type (though that one might be good too.)

[shoyski]

Figured I should put my two cents in on this one. :D We really enjoyed this recipe and it will be a repeater.

I served it over coconut rice which was yummy. The main thing I like about this recipe, besides it being easy, is that you can decide to make it at the "last minute". Many crockpot recipes require advanced prep and also a long cooking time but this took three hours and I even used frozen breasts.

Thanks, Anna! :)

[clairea]

This has been on my "to try" list for ages and we finally had it for dinner last night. Everyone loved it, so we will definitely make it again. It was so quick to make DS (6) put the sauce together (for a quick lesson in fractions:D ) while I got the chicken ready, and I think it took us less than 5 minutes. I served it with brown rice and spinach.

Claire

[Linda in MO]

Another thumbs up! I didn't start this until later in the day, so I just cooked it in my Nesco Roaster on low for a couple of hours. I skinned the thighs, added crushed red pepper flakes, only used about 2 T. choped peanuts and added them just before serving, and omitted the cilantro (I love cilantro but I didn't want to buy it for just 2 T.). I cooked up 8 oz. of linguini and added it to the chicken and sauce just before serving. Also served it with steamed broccoli. I would have added a red pepper to the broccoli but I didn't have one. Yum!! I'll repeat this often.

[Liz R]

Hi CindyWeightWatcher,
I had a question for you about the book you mentioned called In the Pot. Is this a book that you can purchase in the bookstore and also is it by chance a slowcooker book? I just love slowcooker recipes and new ideas. Thanks for your help. Liz

[mbeth]

Hi! I've read about Sticky Chicken on a couple of old crockpot threads now, but I can't seem to find an actual recipe for it. :( I've done a couple searches: sticky chicken, sticky, sticky crockpot, no luck. I'd appreciate it if someone could direct me to the right link. Thanks! :)

[sushibones]

Here's one link for Sticky Chicken (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30966&highlight=sticky%2A), although apparently not the original one. This thread also has a lot of hints on making the recipe. If you would like more threads and more questions about it, many of these threads (http://community.cookinglight.com/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=433787&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending) discuss Sticky chicken also. Hope this helps.

[Vicanddi]

Here's the crockpot version; works great!


* Exported from MasterCook *

Crock-pot Roast Sticky Chicken

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crockpot

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsp salt -- (2 to 4)
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large roasting chicken
1 cup chopped onion

In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices. Remove giblets from chicken; clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. Place in a resealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to cook chicken put it in the crock-pot and do not add any liquid. As the cooking process goes on it will produce its own juices. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours and it will be falling off the bone tender.


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 499 Calories; 36g Fat (65.2% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 163mg Cholesterol; 864mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.

NOTES : When you put the chicken in the crock-pot, be sure to put it on a rack, trivet, balled aluminum foil, or a layer of carrot and celery sticks, anything to lift it out of its own juices. If you allow it to sit in the juices it generates, which is quite a bit, you will have some highly seasoned chicken with a boiled soup texture! Lifting out the juices also helps.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[mbeth]

Thank you sushibone and vicanddi!! I really appreciate it.

[sunberst]

Used 3 boneless, skinless breasts.

A breeze to throw together. I had everything in the crockpot in 5 minutes flat.

Served with a steamed broccoli, cauliflower & carrot mixture & brown rice. Perfect combination.

Without the fresh squeezed lime & cilantro it tasted a little flat & just boring-peanutty. After adding those two elements, it really picked the dish up & tasted like it should.

The only complaint is that it did not "smell" while cooking. Usually when I have anything in the crockpot it smells the whole house with nice aromas. This did not produce a smell of any sort. I wanted it to stimulate my nostrils as well.

Leftovers were awesome. The chicken was tender. Good stuff.

[vbak]

I made this for dinner tonight. I couldn't get it together this morning or when I came home for lunch, and as a result, I put it in the oven. I baked at 400 for about 10 min. because the chicken thighs were still pretty firm. I turned it down to 350 and basted along the way, I would say it was in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours. I didn't add the cilantro because I didn't have any, and I added 1 clove minced garlic. I only used 6 thighs because I am not crazy about a bunch fo leftovers. :( DH loved it. I especially liked the sauce over rice. I have made this in the crock before and I really didn't think there was a difference. Thanks for posting.

Vicky :)

[Judy K.]

Thanks for the bump on this thread. I added Claire797's Thai Chicken to my 2005 Recipes to Try (I have so many, I've begun classifying them by year!!).

[vbak]

Bumping this up and again I put it in the oven because I can't get into meal planning: I got home from school at 3:15 and didn't have any idea of what was for supper when I thought of the Thai chicken at 4:00. The chicken was frozen[naturally] , but Ibegan the nuking process. This so good and I had to restrain myself from eating more rice with the sauce.

Vicky

[granolagirl]

I was searching for this recipe, so I thought I would bump it up! Can't wait to try it.

[MISSINDI]

DH loves this one, will even eat the sauce cold (yuck). Nice and easy dinner, great served over rice.

[donnamp14]

Glad I came across this one. I have a crock put that is dusty- all my recipes had canned cream of mushroom soups as the base, and who wants that? These look fantastic. And I love the idea of tossing in the frozen chicken breasts! Looks like I'll be making a couple of these this week! Thanks!
-Donna

[granolagirl]

So I ran home and threw this in the crockpot for tonight, but I forgot to mix the ingredients. :o Duh! Do you think it will be OK with everything just thrown on top of the chicken?

[SweetSueDonym]

I just found this recipe (new crockpot, yay!) and it is really, really excellent and so easy! Definite repeater for us. Thank you Claire!!

[granolagirl]

This was great! My husband loved it, too. Very tasty and easy.

[imloulou]

I have had this in my "To Try" folder forever...thanks for bumping it up. I had no clue what was going to be for dinner and wasnt feeling like going to the grocery store. I had all the ingredients (used chicken breast tenders) and doubled the sauce using crunchy peanut butter...YUM!!

It got a thumbs up from the entire family!

[LaurenG]

We tried this one a few months ago and DH loved it, but I wasn't crazy about it. And Thai food is my favorite kind of food, especially Peanut based sauces. I just felt like I was eating chicken with hot salsa on it.

My question is has anyone tried the chili sauce version that Goldie was talking about and the salsa version? Any comparisons? I'm just wondering if I would like that way better. Also, does anyone have a specific brand of salsa they recommend for this recipe? I just used cheap salsa, so I'm wondering if that was the problem. Another idea I thought of was to throw Thai Coconut milk in there somewhere...am I crazy for thinking this might go well with it? :p

[vbak]

This is my go to recipe. I have Scicilian meatball soup in the fridge, but it's leftovers I am going to make this chicken. I make it in the oven. In case anyone is interested it takes about 11/2 hours at 350. Yum. It is so good.