Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, an effortless dish that transforms busy weeknights into a culinary delight. This recipe requires just 5 minutes of hands-on prep time, allowing the chicken to tenderize in a luscious Thai-inspired peanut sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends, this comforting meal is both satisfying and nutritious, ideal for those seeking quick yet flavorful options. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in wraps for a versatile dining experience that will impress everyone at the table.
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
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Add diced bell pepper, onion, and chopped garlic to the slow cooker.
- Layer the chicken: Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Whisk together the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Finish with freshness: Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg