Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy peanut sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to set your slow cooker and enjoy the delicious aroma while it cooks. Serve over rice or noodles for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and ginger.
- (Optional) In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken breasts for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Place seared (or raw) chicken in the slow cooker and pour the peanut sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the juices to thicken. Return chicken to the pot before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg