Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breasts cooked with a creamy peanut sauce featuring garlic, soy, honey, and chili flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
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1.5 lb chicken breasts
→ Vegetables
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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0.5 large yellow onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
→ Sauce Components
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0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
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0.5 cup chicken broth
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0.25 cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp chili garlic paste
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1 tbsp lime juice
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2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Place diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic in the slow cooker to form the flavor foundation.
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Layer chicken breasts evenly atop the vegetables to promote uniform cooking and optimal flavor infusion.
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Whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste in a separate bowl until homogenous.
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Pour the peanut sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, cover, and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours until chicken reaches safe internal temperature and tenderness.
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Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro after cooking. Serve warm.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.