Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Peanut Crockpot Stir-Fry is a flavorful, hands-off meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, creamy peanut sauce—all cooked together in a slow cooker. This dish offers the comforting flavors of a traditional stir-fry with the convenience of a crockpot, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. The combination of peanut butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates a savory sauce that complements the chicken and vegetables beautifully. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup natural peanut butter

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)

• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Directions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.

3. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.

4. Combine: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.

5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

6. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

7. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15–20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

8. Serve: Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and sliced green onions.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 450 kcal

• Protein: 30 g

• Carbohydrates: 35 g

• Fat: 20 g

  • Saturated Fat: 3 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Sodium: 600 mg

• Fiber: 4 g

• Sugar: 10 g