Description
This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. It’s perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner, served over rice or with steamed veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional, for brightness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), chicken broth (or water), sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and well combined. - Cook the Chicken:
Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the peanut sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. - Slow Cook the Chicken:
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The chicken should easily shred with a fork when done. - Shred the Chicken:
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. - Serve:
Serve the peanut chicken over steamed rice, noodles, or with a side of vegetables. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add a tablespoon of sriracha or chili paste to the sauce for some extra spice.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce the amount of chicken broth or simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes after shredding the chicken.
- This dish also works great with chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg