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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 22 minute

Ingredients

– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
– 1/4 cup crushed peanuts (for garnish)
– Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)


Instructions

Creating Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is straightforward and requires minimal effort. Just follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the peanut sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is well coated.
4. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Check for Doneness: Once cooked, check that the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the chicken into the sauce to combine.
7. Garnish: Serve the chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Sprinkle chopped green onions and crushed peanuts on top for added flavor and texture.

These steps will guide you in creating this amazing dish effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Protein: 30g