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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce with garlic, ginger, and a touch of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights served over rice or quinoa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • chopped green onions for garnish
  • chopped peanuts for garnish
  • for serving cooked rice or quinoa

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, minced ginger, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  • Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, coating all pieces evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  • Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
  • Serve the peanut chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions and peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
Keyword Chicken, Peanut Sauce, Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
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