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Thai Chicken Freezer Meal Recipe
A symphony of Thai flavors featuring a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and a hint of heat, all expertly combined to create a delicious taste right in your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Thai
Calories 450 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Quart freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
Main
  • 2-3 lbs Chicken thighs Boneless/Skinless
  • 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
Sauce: (whisk together)
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 2/3 cup Peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup Lime juice requires
For serving:
  • 1 bunch Green onion diced
  • 14 oz Rice noodles or rice
Instructions
 
Freezer prep directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Whisk sauce ingredients together and place in a small snack bag, then place snack bag into quart sized freezer bag, seal, and set aside.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except for serving, to the freezer bag. Place sealed quart bag into gallon freezer bag.
  • Seal gallon freezer bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into the slow cooker (set sauce in quart size bag aside)
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours
  • With 1 hour cook time remaining, mix sauce packet into the slow cooker.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Optional: serve the Thai chicken over rice or rice noodles, complementing the dish with your choice of garnishes, such as fresh herbs or lime wedges.
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Use the "Sauté" function to bring the mixture to a simmer, stir in the sauce packet, allowing the sauce to heat through and thicken slightly, usually about 5 minutes.
  4. Shred the chicken directly in the pot with two forks and stir well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
  5. Optional: serve the Thai chicken over rice or rice noodles, complementing the dish with your choice of garnishes, such as fresh herbs or lime wedges.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Use coconut aminos or tamari, not soy sauce.
  • If serving with rice noodles, ensure they are gluten-free.
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 41.3gProtein: 22.4gFat: 25.5gSaturated Fat: 5.8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 4847mgPotassium: 662mgFiber: 7.7gSugar: 8.6gCalcium: 73mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken Recipes, freezer meals, Slow Cooker Recipes, Thai Chicken
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