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.