Description
A warm and comforting peanut chicken recipe that simmers gently in a slow cooker, creating a rich and nutty peanut sauce that brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, use smooth peanut butter. Adjust sweetness and flavors by tasting as you go. Great for leftovers and can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: peanut chicken, slow cooker, comfort food, weeknight dinner, family meal