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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken for Cozy Family Nights

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a family-friendly dish that's easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Trimmed
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Natural, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Added before serving

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by trimming any excess fat from the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, brown sugar, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the peanut sauce over them.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken, return it to the sauce, and stir well.
  6. Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in the sauce overnight for deeper flavor.

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