Description
A delicious and creamy slow cooker peanut chicken dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe