Description

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken is a comforting, low‑effort dinner that blends tender chicken thighs with a rich, creamy peanut sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, and a hint of grape juice. In just a few minutes of prep, the slow cooker does the work, delivering a velvety, nutty sauce that clings to each bite. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a pleasing dish that simplifies meal planning and yields tasty leftovers!!!.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup grape juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, grape juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the peanut sauce over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once done, shred the chicken in the sauce and stir to combine.
Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

For extra flavor
toast the garlic and ginger before adding them to the sauce. Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat. Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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