Pulled Chicken Taco with Thai Peanut Sauce

These pulled chicken tacos bring together the comforting richness of slow-cooked chicken with the bold, nutty flavor of our authentic Thai Peanut Sauce. Inspired by global fusion cooking, this recipe transforms a classic taco into something fresh, vibrant, and full of Thai-inspired character.

Tender shredded chicken is coated in our peanut sauce, then served in warm tortillas and topped with crisp slaw and crushed peanuts for added texture. The result is a perfectly balanced bite with savory, creamy, and crunchy elements in every mouthful.

Ready in just 30 minutes using a pressure cooker or slow cooker, this gluten-free recipe is ideal for easy weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or a fun twist on taco night. It is a simple way to bring bold, Thai-inspired flavor into an everyday favorite.

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

24

Category

Entrée

Cuisine

Thai Fusion

Ingredients

• 2 jars Watcharee’s Thai peanut sauce
• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 packages of micro greens (4oz)
• 2 packages of taco shells (24 shells)
• 1 medium cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed
• 3 limes (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut each breast in half.
2. Add chicken breast and half a jar of Watcharee’s Thai peanut sauce to an Instant Pot, select Pressure Cook for 12 minutes on high.
3. Alternatively, chicken and peanut sauce can be cooked in a slow cooker for 4-5 hours on high.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
5. Use two forks to shred chicken breasts and put them back in the sauce in the Instant Pot until they are ready to serve.
6. Add shredded cabbage and micro greens at the bottom of the taco shell and top with pulled chicken.
7. Warm the rest of peanut sauce in a microwave oven for 45 seconds and drizzle on top of the tacos and sprinkle with crushed peanuts before serving.
8. Save the left over sauce from the Instant Pot or crockpot to serve with pasta noodles or a rice bowl.
9. Enjoy!