Crockpot Thai Inspired Shredded Chicken
This crockpot Thai inspired shredded chicken recipe produces succulent shredded chicken that can be used in many ways. Inspired by Thai cuisine but using simple ingredients, with minimal prep you have flavorful meal at your disposal. Instructions to make this easy chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 15 ounces full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-4 hours or LOW 4-6.
- When done, shred the chicken & place back in the pot.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot.
- Add red onion and cook a few minutes until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the coconut milk. Deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 9 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- When done, shred the chicken & place back in the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Fat: 13.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 51.8 g
- Cholesterol: 165.5 mg