Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
A delightful blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is the perfect comforting dish for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper generously.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred and Garnish: Once done, shred the chicken in the sauce and serve it garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
If short on time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. You can modify sweetness by adjusting honey amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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