Crockpot Peanut Butter Chicken

Description

Crockpot Peanut Butter Chicken is a creamy, rich, and slightly savory-sweet dish where tender chicken slow-cooks in a flavorful peanut butter sauce. Inspired by Asian-style comfort food, this dish is easy to make, incredibly satisfying, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the peanut sauce:

½ cup peanut butter (creamy)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ginger (optional)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)

Optional garnish:

Chopped peanuts
Green onions
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken

Place chicken breasts in the crockpot
Season lightly with salt and pepper

2. Make sauce

In a bowl, mix:
- Peanut butter
- Chicken broth
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic & ginger
Stir until smooth

3. Cook

Pour sauce over chicken
Low: 5–6 hours
High: 3–4 hours

4. Shred or serve whole

Shred chicken for a pulled texture or serve whole breasts

5. Finish

Stir sauce well before serving
Garnish with peanuts and herbs

Servings

Serves: 4 people

Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3–6 hours

Notes

Sauce thickens as it cooks
Peanut butter gives a creamy, nutty flavor
Works great for meal prep

Tips

Add coconut milk for extra creaminess 🥥
Serve with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice
Adjust spice level with chili flakes
Stir halfway if possible for even sauce

Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: ~35 g
Carbs: ~12 g
Fat: ~30 g

Health Benefits

High protein → supports muscle growth
Healthy fats → from peanut butter
Energy boosting → balanced nutrients
Comfort food with nutrients

Q&A

Q1: Can I use crunchy peanut butter?

Yes, it adds texture.

Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?

It’s naturally dairy-free.

Q3: Can I freeze it?

Yes, up to 2 months.

Q4: Why is my sauce thick?

Add a little broth or water to thin it.

Q5: Can I make it spicy?

Add sriracha or chili paste.