Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken 

This dish offers a delightful blend of creamy peanut sauce and tender chicken, all prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker. Inspired by Thai flavors, it's a comforting meal that's both flavorful and easy to make.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1.5 to 2 lbs (700–900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 1 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter (creamy)

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ¼ cup honey or brown sugar

• 2–3 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional but adds flavor)

• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1–2 tsp red chili flakes or Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)

• 1 cup canned coconut milk (optional for creaminess)

• ½ cup water or chicken broth (to loosen sauce)

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar or lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, and water or chicken broth. If using coconut milk, add it to the mixture.

2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well-coated.

3. Cook: Cover and cook on:

   • Low for 5–6 hours

   • High for 2.5–3.5 hours

4. The chicken should be tender and easily shredded with a fork.

5. Shred and Combine: Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine the chicken with the sauce.

6. Serve: Garnish with crushed peanuts, chopped cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds as desired. Serve hot with your choice of side.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 439 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 17 g

• Protein: 46 g

• Fat: 22 g

• Saturated Fat: 4 g

• Cholesterol: 109 mg

• Sodium: 1,257 mg

• Potassium: 949 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 10 g

• Vitamin A: 1,001 IU

• Vitamin C: 43 mg

• Calcium: 38 mg

• Iron: 2 mg