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Thai Peanut Chicken

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Feb 4, 2010
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Tender chicken thighs are coated with a savory sauce. For a little crunch, top with chopped cocktail peanuts.

Thai Peanut Chicken

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 5 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (2 lb)
  • 1 bottle (13.5 oz) Thai peanut sauce
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (3/4 cup)
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup uncooked converted white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in cooker. In medium bowl, mix peanut sauce, carrots and onions; pour over chicken.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Step 
    3
    Cook rice in water as directed on package; spoon onto serving platter. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from cooker; place over rice. Pour sauce from cooker over chicken. Sprinkle with peanuts, cilantro and red bell pepper.

Nutrition

490 Calories
21g Total Fat
29g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate
13g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
1370mg
57%
Potassium
370mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
13g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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