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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a cozy bowl of Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken with creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Can substitute with shrimp, steak, or tofu.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter or tahini can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup or agave for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar/Lime Juice Rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or fresh lime juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Vegetable or olive oil can be substituted.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, can use powdered garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, can use powdered ginger.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Omit for milder dish, or swap with sriracha.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk Optional, can replace with broth or omit.
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts For topping.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped, for garnish.
  • 4 cups Steamed Jasmine Rice or Noodles For serving base.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar or lime juice until smooth. Then, drizzle in sesame oil, and add minced garlic and grated ginger. If desired, sprinkle in chili flakes and mix in coconut milk for creaminess. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
  4. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken inside the slow cooker and stir it into the peanut sauce.
  5. Serve the Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken on plates or bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Pair with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, sear the chicken before slow cooking and allow prep to streamline for busy nights.

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