Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken delivers luscious, tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, nutty, and mildly spicy peanut sauce. The depth of flavor, paired with the melt-in-your-mouth texture from slow cooking, makes it a dinner the whole family will crave—without any fuss in the kitchen.

With minimal prep and a set-it-and-forget-it approach, this recipe is perfect for busy nights or meal prep. Its irresistible aroma and rich flavors make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for gatherings or easy weeknight meals.

The Ultimate Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

This dish stands out for its harmony of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. The slow cooker turns chicken into fork-tender perfection, while the homemade peanut sauce—featuring ginger, soy, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar—brings irresistible Thai-inspired flavors. A scattering of fresh herbs or chopped peanuts at the end provides contrast and crunch.

No-Fuss Prep: Setting Up Your Ingredients

Maximize ease by prepping your vegetables and aromatics in advance. A quality vegetable chopper like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper will quickly dice onions, peppers, or carrots for your sauce, saving you precious prep time.

To keep your work area clean and efficient, slice chicken on sturdy bamboo cutting boards designed for kitchen use, ensuring hygienic food handling before everything heads to the slow cooker.

Rich, Creamy Peanut Sauce in Minutes

For the sauce, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. To get the smoothest blend and fully emulsify your sauce, a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender works wonders, especially if you’re using chunky-style peanut butter or want to blitz in extra fresh cilantro or chili.

Once mixed, pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies in your slow cooker, then let the magic happen. In a few hours, the kitchen will be filled with tempting, savory fragrance.

Serving Suggestions: Finishing Touches for a Standout Meal

Serve this rich peanut chicken over fluffy steamed rice, or for a low-carb option, spoon it atop spiralized zucchini or cauliflower rice. For crisp-tender veggie sides, an air fryer is perfect for quickly roasting green beans or broccoli while your chicken cooks, making for a balanced meal.

Don’t forget to garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped roasted peanuts, or a squeeze of lime juice for that final burst of flavor.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields approximately 6 hearty servings. Each portion typically contains around 400–500 calories, depending on the cut of chicken used and whether served over rice or veggies. Not only is it packed with protein, but the sauce’s healthy fats bring satisfying fullness to your meal.

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken (Recap)

This recipe balances simplicity and depth of flavor. The slow cooker transforms everyday ingredients into a meal packed with creamy, nutty, and aromatic goodness—perfect for stress-free dinners or sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1. Use your vegetable chopper to dice onion and slice bell pepper. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
2. Arrange chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Scatter onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger on top.
3. In a bowl or countertop blender, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar or lime juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and chicken broth. Blend or whisk until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. Remove chicken and shred it with two forks or a chicken shredder tool. Return shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat.
6. Serve chicken and sauce over steamed rice or spiralized veggies. Top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.
7. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, making lunch or dinner the next day effortless.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4–6 hours (Low) or 2–3 hours (High)

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes

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This slow cooker peanut chicken is a true hands-off hero: fragrant, comforting, and brimming with bold flavors. Try it for a weeknight family dinner or your next meal prep rotation!