Creamy Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with a flavorful peanut sauce. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it requires minimal preparation, slow cooks to juicy perfection, and delivers a deliciously nutty and savory flavor profile ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American with Asian influences
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients including the chicken, peanut butter, soy sauce, and garlic. Mince the garlic to release its aromatic flavor.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Mix Sauce: Using a spoon or spatula, gently stir the peanut butter, soy sauce, and garlic together in the slow cooker until they form a uniform sauce coating the chicken.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken if desired, stir it again to coat in the sauce, and serve warm over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugar or oils.
- Chicken thighs tend to stay moister, but breasts work well too.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice to make it a complete meal.
- If sauce is too thick after cooking, stir in a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, peanut chicken, easy slow cooker recipe, peanut butter chicken, crockpot chicken, savory peanut sauce
