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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights

A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe for peanut chicken that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, chicken broth, and lime juice.
  2. Stir everything together until the chicken is well coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
  5. Serve over rice or with vegetables.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  • This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, easy dinner, comfort food