Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
A delightful recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they’re evenly spaced for proper cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Combine: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the meat to coat it thoroughly in the peanut sauce.
- Season: Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper as needed. Adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
- Serve: Garnish the peanut chicken with chopped green onions and peanuts before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs work best for flavor and tenderness. For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
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