Description
A rich and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken 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
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes or Sriracha.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add coconut milk and water or chicken broth if using.
- Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the honey or sugar.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, Chicken, Peanut Sauce, Asian Cuisine