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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken: A Creamy Delight Awaits!

A creamy and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a rich peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
  6. Serve the peanut chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, and garnish with chopped green onions and peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
  • To make it a complete meal, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.

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