Description
This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a rich, Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. With minimal prep time and only a few hours in the slow cooker, it’s perfect for busy nights. Served over rice or noodles, this meal is customizable and sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the peanut chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with additional cilantro, lime wedges, and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version.
- Spicy Kick: Add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce for some heat.
- Nut-Free Version: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter for a nut-free alternative.
- Additional Vegetables: Add zucchini, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired, American
