Description
A flavorful and easy slow cooker peanut chicken recipe with a creamy, slightly spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Add coconut milk and water or broth, if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Shred or slice chicken before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: peanut chicken, slow cooker, easy dinner