Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in creamy peanut sauce with 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
# How To Make It:
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 well combined.
03 - Scatter diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced bell pepper evenly over the chicken pieces.
04 - Drizzle the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is coated.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, or leave whole if preferred. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat in the sauce.
07 - Plate over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The peanut sauce develops this incredible depth that feels like you spent hours stirring over a hot stove
- Its the kind of dinner that makes people ask whats cooking before they even walk through the door
02 -
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it cooks—don't be tempted to add more peanut butter
- Stirring occasionally during the last hour helps prevent any sauce from burning on the edges
03 -
- Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for easier cleanup
- Warm your peanut butter slightly in the microwave if it's too stiff to whisk smoothly