Peanut Chicken Slow Cooker (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauce
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1 cup canned coconut milk
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1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
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1/2 cup light soy sauce
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1/2 cup chicken broth or water
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1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
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2 to 3 tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp ginger, grated
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3 cloves garlic, chopped up
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1 to 2 tsp Sriracha or red chili flakes
→ Main ingredients
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1.5-2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Spoon it up nice and warm over your favorite steamed rice or anything else you like. Sprinkle on chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, or lime if you want to keep it fancy.
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Take out the chicken and shred it up or slice however you want. Toss it back in with the sauce and give everything a good mix.
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Cover it all up and let it cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or keep it on low for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken should get nice and soft.
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Just pour the peanutty sauce all over the chicken. Make sure every piece gets a good coating.
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Lay the chicken pieces down flat inside your slow cooker.
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Dump peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, lime juice or vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, Sriracha or chili, and broth or water into a bowl. Whisk it all together until smooth.
# Helpful Notes:
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Don’t skip the coconut milk if you want a thicker sauce. To control the heat, toss in less or more chili.