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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: Easy Recipe for Dinner Bliss

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for peanut chicken that is perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
  7. Serve the peanut chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, and garnish with chopped green onions and peanuts.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
  • You can also substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor profile.