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Jalapeño Garlic

Coconut Peanut Chicken

Tender chicken in a creamy coconut-peanut sauce with lime, ginger and a gentle Jalapeño Garlic heat.

Coconut Peanut Chicken
Prep 15 minutes · Cook 5 hours · Total 5 hours 15 minutes · 6 servings
Original recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons Minnezona Jalapeño Garlic Seasoning
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, added near the end
  • Chopped peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Season chicken with Jalapeño Garlic and place in the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger and curry paste. Pour over chicken.
  3. Add bell pepper and cook on LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
  4. Stir in snap peas for the final 15 minutes so they stay bright.
  5. Serve over jasmine rice with peanuts, cilantro and lime.

Recipe Notes

  • Use Thai red curry paste to taste; brands vary in heat.
  • Natural peanut butter works, but the sauce may be slightly looser.
  • Do not overcook the snap peas.
On the side

Suggested Sides

  • Roasted vegetables
    Caramelized vegetables add color and texture while their savory edges fit naturally beside seasoned chicken or pasta.
  • Crisp green salad
    A bright vinaigrette supplies acidity and freshness to balance creamy sauces, cheese or browned chicken.
Wine pairing

Pour a Glass

Chardonnay or Pinot Gris
Both have enough body for chicken and creamy pasta, with acidity that keeps richer sauces from becoming too heavy.

Beer pairing

Crack One Open

Blonde ale
Soft malt and restrained hops complement chicken, garlic and cream without taking attention away from the dish.

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Minnezona · Coconut Peanut Chicken · 6 servings

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