Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken in rich, creamy peanut sauce with ginger, garlic, and lime. Comforting and full of flavor.

# 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 freshly squeezed 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 or steamed rice
16 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sriracha until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Scatter the diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced bell pepper evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
04 - Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring all pieces are coated.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender, easily shredable, and fully cooked through.
06 - Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker, shred using two forks or leave whole as preferred, then return to the sauce and stir gently to coat thoroughly.
07 - Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice, generously garnished with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible depth while slow cooking, like magic happened in your crockpot
  • It is one of those dump and go recipes that tastes like you spent hours hovering over the stove
  • The leftovers are even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • The sauce will look separated when you first pour it in, but it comes together beautifully during cooking
  • Natural peanut butter may need extra stirring because the oil can rise to the top
  • Do not be tempted to lift the lid too often, every peek adds about 15 minutes to your cooking time
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper liner for easier cleanup, that peanut sauce loves to stick
  • If the sauce is too thick after cooking, stir in warm broth a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency

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