Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable View)
Tender chicken in rich, creamy peanut sauce with vibrant spices and vegetables. Minimal prep required.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1.3 pounds)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 yellow onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
→ Peanut Sauce
09 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
12 - 2 tablespoons honey
13 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus additional for serving
15 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
16 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Garnishes
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Lime wedges
20 - Steamed jasmine rice (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Rub chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Arrange sliced bell pepper, onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place seasoned chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetables.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sriracha if desired, and sesame oil until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring all pieces are coated.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 5 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks or cut into large chunks. Stir the sauce in the slow cooker thoroughly, then return the shredded chicken and mix to coat completely.
07 - Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice if desired, topped with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and additional lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce develops this incredible depth while everything cooks low and slow, almost like magic happened in your kitchen
- You get restaurant quality flavors with basically zero active cooking time
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- The sauce will look thin when you first pour it in but thickens beautifully as it cooks
- Do not lift the lid too often or you will add significant cooking time
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- Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for the easiest cleanup ever
- Reserve some cilantro and peanuts to add right before serving so they stay crunchy and fresh