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A hearty bowl of Slow-Cooker Peanut Chicken featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a rich, glossy peanut sauce. The dish is garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, served alongside fluffy white rice on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Slow-Cooker Peanut Chicken: A Weeknight Flavor Bomb!

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Discover the irresistibly flavorful Easy Slow-Cooker Peanut Chicken, a perfect weeknight dinner option that combines tender chicken with a rich, savory peanut sauce. This delicious dish is easy to prepare, packed with aromatic spices, and ideal for busy evenings when you want a hearty, satisfying meal without the fuss.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes prep + 4-6 hours cook
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or chicken broth
  • Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk to create the sauce.
  3. Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Gently stir the chicken before serving.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by modifying chili flakes according to taste.
  • For juicier chicken, use skinless thighs instead of breasts.
  • Blend sauce ingredients for a creamier consistency.
  • Use kitchen tools like the Fullstar Veggie Prep Master for quick chopping.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low / 2-3 hours on high
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 430 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg