Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in rich peanut sauce with aromatic ginger, garlic, and lime flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Sauce

06 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
08 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce

→ To Serve & Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Cooked jasmine rice for serving
16 - Lime wedges

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Arrange chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a medium bowl until completely smooth and combined.
03 - Scatter diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced bell pepper evenly over the chicken pieces.
04 - Pour the prepared peanut sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or HIGH setting for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred using two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat shredded chicken thoroughly in the sauce.
07 - Spoon hot chicken and sauce over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish generously with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce is impossibly creamy without a drop of dairy, making it perfect for anyone avoiding milk but still craving comfort food
  • Your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day, returning to dinner thats practically waiting for you
  • The flavors develop into something restaurant worthy with almost zero active cooking time
02 -
  • The sauce will thin out during cooking but thickens beautifully once you stir the shredded chicken back in and let it sit for a few minutes
  • If your peanut butter has separated, give the jar a serious stir or even microwave it briefly before measuring to ensure smooth incorporation
  • The leftovers reheat incredibly well, and I actually think the flavors taste even better the next day
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper liner for incredibly easy cleanup since peanut butter can be stubborn to wash off
  • If the sauce seems too thick after cooking, stir in warm chicken broth one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency

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