Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce with ginger, garlic, and lime. An easy, comforting Asian-inspired dish perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Sauce

06 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
08 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce

→ To Serve & Garnish

13 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
16 - Lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sriracha until completely smooth and combined.
03 - Scatter the diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced bell pepper evenly over the chicken pieces.
04 - Pour the prepared peanut sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks, or leave whole if preferred. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
07 - Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, garnished generously with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The house fills with the most incredible aroma while it cooks, like someone else has been cooking all day
  • That moment when you stir in the shredded chicken and watch everything come together is deeply satisfying
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin when you first pour it in, but it thickens beautifully as it cooks
  • Don't skip the fresh lime finish at the end it wakes up all the rich flavors
03 -
  • Natural peanut butter needs a good stir before measuring to incorporate the separated oils
  • If the sauce seems too thick at serving time, stir in a splash of warm chicken broth

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