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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful peanut sauce and fresh vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. The creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and chili garlic paste infuses the chicken with rich flavor. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy days and serves as a wholesome dinner for four.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy with minimal ingredients)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili garlic paste

Finishing Touches

  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the diced red bell pepper, diced yellow onion, and chopped garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker. This creates a flavorful base for the chicken to rest on.
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and Cook: Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker, then pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Add Final Flavors: Once cooking is complete, remove the lid and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the dish with fresh citrus notes and herbaceous flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using creamy peanut butter helps the sauce blend smoothly, but crunchy peanut butter can be used for extra texture.
  • Adjust the chili garlic paste to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer a milder dish.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reduce sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/slow-cooker-peanut-chicken-recipe/