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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.
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.

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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