Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Craving a delicious and effortless meal? This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is the perfect solution! With just 5 minutes of prep, this dish is packed with rich peanut sauce, making it a must-try for busy weeknights. Enjoy tender peanut butter chicken over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Plus, it’s a fantastic alternative to slow cooker honey garlic chicken or slow cooker teriyaki chicken!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a flavor-packed, hands-off dinner that will make your evenings stress-free! It combines the richness of peanut butter chicken with a savory peanut sauce, creating a deliciously creamy dish. If you love slow cooker honey garlic chicken or slow cooker teriyaki chicken, this recipe is a must-try. Perfect for meal prep and pairs beautifully with rice or noodles!Hands-off cooking Just set it and forget it.

• Rich Thai-inspired flavors: A perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty goodness.
• Meal-prep friendly: Make ahead, store, and enjoy throughout the week.
• Pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Chicken:

• 1.5 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• ½ large yellow onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (chopped)

For the Peanut Sauce:

• ½ cup peanut butter (natural, creamy, or crunchy)
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, plus extra for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these easy steps to make the best Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken that’s bursting with flavor and incredibly tender. This dish is a fantastic alternative to slow cooker honey garlic chicken or slow cooker teriyaki chicken for a change in flavors!

1: Prep the Slow Cooker

• Dice the red bell pepper, yellow onion, and garlic, then add them to the bottom of your slow cooker.
• Lay the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. If you prefer, you can substitute with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

2: Make the Peanut Sauce

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together:
  • ½ cup peanut butter (natural, creamy, or crunchy for added texture)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (adds umami flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for natural sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for nuttiness)
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste (adjust to spice preference)
• Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
• Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.

3: Slow Cook to Perfection

• Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
• Halfway through cooking, gently stir to distribute the sauce for even coverage.
• The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is tender enough to shred with a fork.

4: Add Final Touches & Serve

• Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro to enhance the flavors.
• Shred the chicken using two forks and mix well with the sauce.
• Serve over steamed jasmine rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice.
• Garnish with extra cilantro, chopped peanuts, or a drizzle of sriracha for added crunch and spice.

Now, enjoy your slow cooker peanut butter chicken curry—a dish packed with nutty, savory flavors and tender chicken!

• Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker.
• Place the chicken breasts on top.

2: Make the Peanut Sauce

• In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until smooth.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.

3: Slow Cook

• Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

4: Add Final Touches & Serve

• Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
• Serve over steamed rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice.
• Garnish with extra cilantro and chopped peanuts (optional) and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

• Sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker for an added depth of flavor.
• For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of coconut milk toward the end of cooking.
• Make it spicy! Add more chili garlic paste or a drizzle of sriracha.

FAQs

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