Description
Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful blend of savory and sweet notes that your whole family will love. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, and additional soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Stir well before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg