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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken with Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce Recipe

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Enjoy a flavorful and protein-packed Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, perfect for easy weeknight dinners. This Thai-inspired dish features tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a rich and creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables, delivering a delicious balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy (or crunchy with minimal ingredients)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables and Chicken: Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker, creating a flavorful base layer.
  2. Place Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable mixture inside the slow cooker.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken breasts and vegetables. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the lid, then stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro for brightness and freshness. Serve the peanut chicken over rice or your choice of side, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Calories provided are per serving and are an estimation.
  • For a crunchier texture, you can use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
  • Adjust chili garlic paste according to your preferred spice level.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed white rice or jasmine rice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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