Description
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Thai-inspired peanut sauce with tender chicken, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it while your slow cooker does the work. The creamy peanut sauce, infused with garlic and spices, elevates ordinary chicken into a savory masterpiece that appeals to everyone, even picky eaters. Whether served over rice or noodles, this nutritious meal is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the bell pepper and onion, and chopping the garlic.
- In your slow cooker, layer the diced vegetables at the bottom and place the chicken breasts on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, chicken broth, and chili garlic paste until well blended.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours until fully cooked.
- Stir in lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg