Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
Make dinner easy with this delicious Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken recipe. Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich peanut sauce, bursting with savory, creamy, and slightly spicy flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve this dish over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 6-7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and chicken broth until smooth.
- Slow Cook: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the peanut chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish also works great with boneless, skinless thighs for added juiciness.
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce the amount of honey.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/slow-cooker-peanut-chicken/
