Description
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a warm, comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich peanut sauce, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s perfect served over rice or noodles, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion on top of the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, gently stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and serve over rice or noodles, garnishing with chopped peanuts and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg