Introduction

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and easy meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, infused with vibrant spices and fresh vegetables. It’s a delicious dish that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (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

Step 1: Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Pour the peanut sauce evenly over the chicken.
Step 4: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 5: Remove the slow cooker lid, then stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture or creamy for a smoother sauce.
Add extra chili garlic paste if you prefer a spicier dish.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.

Storage

Store leftover peanut chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water if the sauce has thickened too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts, but increase the cooking time by about 30 minutes on HIGH or 1 hour on LOW to ensure the chicken cooks through.

Is this recipe suitable for slow cookers of all sizes?

This recipe works well in most slow cookers, but adjust cooking times slightly depending on your model’s size and heat settings.

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful peanut sauce made from peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and chili garlic paste. Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully while keeping the chicken juicy and tender. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy days and pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours on HIGH or 4-5 hours on LOW
Total Time: 3-5 hours (including cooking)
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Ingredients

Scale

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

Prepare the Vegetables and Chicken: Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic cloves to the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetable layer to ensure even cooking and flavor infusion.
Make the 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 well combined.
Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Finish and Serve: Remove the slow cooker lid, then stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the dish with fresh flavors. Serve warm alongside rice or your favorite sides.