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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken That Will Wow Your Family

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a delightful blend of creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter or almond butter/seed butter for allergies
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar or Lime Juice rice vinegar or lime juice works well
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or vegetable oil with sesame seeds
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh or powdered
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 1/2 cup Water or Broth chicken broth for added flavor
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar or lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth. Then, add minced garlic, minced ginger, chili flakes, and enough water or broth to achieve desired consistency.
  2. Place the chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, checking doneness around the 2-hour mark on high or 4-hour mark on low.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
  5. Serve hot over rice or lettuce wraps, garnishing with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juiciness. Prepare sauce and chop veggies the night before for convenience.

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