Easy Slow Cooker Peanut Butter (Print-Friendly Version)
Savory peanut butter chicken, slow cooked with garlic and honey for an easy, flavorful dinner.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Chicken
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680 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs
→ Peanut Butter Sauce
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125 ml peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
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60 ml gluten-free Tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
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60 ml honey
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60 ml rice vinegar
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120 ml chicken broth
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3 large garlic cloves, minced
→ For Serving
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15 ml crushed red pepper (optional)
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15 ml freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
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15 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
# How to Prepare:
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Place chicken breast or thighs at the base of the slow cooker.
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In a bowl, thoroughly whisk peanut butter, Tamari or coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, and minced garlic until fully combined. Mixture may remain slightly lumpy.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
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Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours. Check after 4 hours; test if chicken easily shreds. If not, cook until 6 hours are complete.
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Serve shredded chicken over steamed rice with roasted vegetables. Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with optional crushed red pepper, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
# Extra Tips:
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If using coconut aminos, taste the sauce before adding honey, as coconut aminos provide additional sweetness.