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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Delight

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter Substitute with tahini for a nut-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup works as a vegan substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar or lime juice Lime juice offers a brighter taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh for warmth and spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
  • 1/2 cup Water or broth Use chicken broth for extra flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut milk Optional for extra creaminess.
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Crushed peanuts For crunch and extra flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Use parsley if preferred.
  • 2 stalks Green onions For a pop of color.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds Garnish for flavor and aesthetics.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar or lime juice until smooth. Add sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and chili flakes, blending well. Pour in the water or broth, stirring until well combined.
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour over the prepared sauce, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  3. Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  4. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce.
  5. Ladle the peanut chicken over cooked rice or noodles and top with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make it ahead to save time, and store leftover sauce or meat for enhanced flavors.

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