Description
A simple and flavorful 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 chicken broth.
- Stir gently to coat chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred or slice chicken before serving.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- For extra crunch, top with chopped peanuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker peanut chicken, easy chicken recipe, peanut butter chicken