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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: Easy Comfort Food You'll Love

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is an effortless, flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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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
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Switch to tahini for a nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for tamari if gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Use brown sugar for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar or Lime Juice Lime juice offers that authentic Thai zing.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 cup Water or Chicken Broth Chicken broth adds extra flavor.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

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, fresh ginger, chili flakes, and chicken broth until smooth.
  2. Place your boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, and pour the peanut sauce over the chicken.
  3. Cover your slow cooker and set it on low heat for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once the cooking time is up, use two forks to shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker, stirring to combine with the sauce.
  5. Spoon the tender, shredded chicken onto plates or bowls, garnishing with crushed peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Searing the chicken before adding to the slow cooker enhances richness. Feel free to adjust spice levels and experiment with garnishes.

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