Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken With Thai-Inspired Peanut Sauce

Set up this four-serving slow cooker dinner in a prep routine by chopping the vegetables and whisking the sauce the night before, then adding the chicken and cooking when needed. Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken holds tender chicken in Thai-inspired peanut sauce, with sweet red pepper, lime, and cilantro for a bright finish.

Natural creamy or crunchy peanut butter is whisked with chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste. That mixture coats chicken breasts over a base of diced bell pepper, yellow onion, and garlic. Natural peanut butter is recommended for a more balanced flavor, while red pepper contributes sweetness against the savory sauce.

After the slow cook, the chicken should be cooked through and surrounded by a unified peanut sauce rather than separate streaks of peanut butter and broth. Whisk the sauce thoroughly before pouring it over the chicken to avoid uneven texture. Boneless thighs can replace breasts, but the source notes that they take slightly longer to cook.

Stir lime juice and chopped cilantro in after cooking, then portion the chicken over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be kept in airtight containers, with the sauce and chicken stored together for convenient future meals.