This recipe for Thai Tacos with Chicken in Peanut Sauce features juicy, tender thai-flavored chicken with a refreshingly crisp bean sprout slaw and ultra-creamy peanut sauce all stuffed into warm charred tortillas. It's a flavorful chicken taco experience that you won't soon forget!
For Serving: Flour Tortillas, Lime Wedges, Crushed Red Peppers
Instructions
Start the Thai Chicken: In a medium mixing bowl combine: coconut milk, chicken stock, peanut butter, curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine.
Add to Slow Cooker and Cook: Scatter the onions and both peppers in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the chicken cubes on top. Pour the sauce evenly over the top. Cover and cook on high for 3 ½ -4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, stirring at the 2 hour mark. Remove top and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.OPTIONAL: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with scallions, peanuts and cilantro.
Meanwhile, Make the Slaw: Place sprouts, scallions, carrots, cilantro and jalapeno in a large mixing bowl. Toss mix together. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the Sriracha, fish sauce, sweet Thai chili sauce, ginger, sesame oil and lime juice. Pour sauce over salad ingredients and toss to combine. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator.
And, Make the Peanut Sauce: Place all ingredients, except for the peanuts, into a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to stir. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. As soon as a simmer is reached, remove from heat and stir in crushed peanuts. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Set aside until ready to use.
To Serve Thai Tacos: Place a heaping spoonful of Thai Chicken in the center of each tortilla, top with slaw, squeeze on a bit of lime juice and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
Peanut Sauce will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 6 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.