Description
An effortless yet elegant dish that combines creamy peanut butter, tender chicken, and aromatic spices, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (preferably local)
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Crushed peanuts (for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the Chicken: Arrange the boneless chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, ensuring it envelops the thighs completely.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
- Finishing Touches: Shred the chicken in the pot and stir into the sauce for a uniform coating.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with scallions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider browning the chicken thighs before adding to the slow cooker. Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker’s performance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg