Description
This Thai-inspired Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a tender, high-protein dish bathed in a rich, creamy peanut sauce made with garlic, lime, and pantry staples. Let the crockpot do the work for an easy, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Top the chicken with diced red bell peppers and yellow onions.
In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha (if using), and honey. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Before serving, stir the mixture gently to ensure the sauce coats the chicken and vegetables evenly. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Notes
For a halal option, ensure all ingredients (especially broth and soy sauce) are certified halal.
Feel free to add green onions or fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Slow Cooker & One-Pot Dinner Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg