Description
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 lbs (700–900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter (creamy)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 2–3 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional but adds flavor)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp red chili flakes or Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
- ½ cup water or chicken broth (to loosen sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and water or broth. If using coconut milk, add it in too.
- Add chicken to slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks and stir into sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Adjust heat level by varying the amount of chili flakes or Sriracha.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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