Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken drenched in a luxurious Thai-inspired peanut sauce, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep time.
# Ingredients:
→ For the chicken
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1.5 lb chicken breasts
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 large yellow onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
→ For the sauce
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1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp chili garlic paste
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
# Steps:
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Add the diced bell pepper, onion and chopped garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker, then place the chicken breasts on top.
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In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until well combined.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken, then cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Remove the lid, then stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
# Notes:
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Consider searing the chicken in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker for a more complex flavor and texture.
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For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of coconut milk or heavy cream towards the end of cooking.
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Natural peanut butter yields the most balanced flavor as it doesn't contain added sugars or preservatives.
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To make this dish ahead of time, prepare the vegetables and sauce the night before and store separately in the refrigerator.