Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken + 8 Perfect Pairings for Dinner
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy peanut sauce with a touch of spice and sweetness. This slow cooker peanut chicken is comforting, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or fresh veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (or chili garlic sauce, optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and broth until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken and add sliced onion and bell pepper.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred or cut chicken into chunks, stir into the sauce, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with peanuts and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Can use natural peanut butter — just add an extra teaspoon of honey for sweetness.
- Adjust spice by increasing or reducing sriracha.
- Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.
