Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Thai Peanut Sauce (recipe below)
- Pickled Carrots (recipe below)
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Cilantro
For the Thai Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 lime, juiced
For the Pickled Carrots
- 2 carrots, peeled
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
Preparation
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in the bottom of slow cooker. In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred chicken using two forks and stir to combine. Top each bun with shredded chicken, Thai peanut sauce, pickled carrots, cucumber, radish, avocado, and cilantro.
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Add a little more coconut milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Using the large side of a box grater, shred the carrots.
- Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and whisk until dissolved. Place shredded carrots in a bowl and fully submerge. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day, although they will last for a few weeks.
For the Thai Peanut Sauce
For the Pickled Carrots