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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Discover the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, an easy weeknight meal that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut butter Substitute with tahini for nut-free option
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar or lime juice Lime juice for authentic flavor
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil Swap for vegetable oil if necessary
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 cup Water or vegetable broth Used to create sauce consistency
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Crushed peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Sliced green onions

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes, and water or broth until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the peanut sauce over, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
  5. Serve in bowls topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Enjoy with jasmine rice or cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, sear the chicken before cooking, and consider stirring in coconut milk just before serving for added richness.

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