Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: Easy Recipes and 8 Perfect Dinner Pairings
This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a delicious, easy recipe that pairs perfectly with various sides.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter (creamy)
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey or brown sugar
- 2–3 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional but adds flavor)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoon red chili flakes or Sriracha adjust to heat preference
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth to loosen sauce
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and water/broth. If using coconut milk, add it in too.
- Place the chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the top. Make sure it coats everything well.
- Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2.5–3.5 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the chicken inside the slow cooker with two forks. Stir everything to coat evenly in sauce.
- Top with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds. Serve hot with your choice of side.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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