Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: The Easy Way to Indulge at Home
Indulge in a delicious and easy-to-make slow cooker peanut chicken that brings the rich flavors of savory peanut sauce to your home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the peanut mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, easy recipes, comfort food