Description
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe featuring chicken thighs in a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey (or sugar-free alternative)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by placing the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Ensure they are spread out evenly.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Season the chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the edges of the chicken start to pull away from the sides and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir everything to combine well.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions alongside zoodles or cauliflower rice.
Notes
For the best results, use full-fat peanut butter and check the chicken around the 5-hour mark to prevent it from drying out. A splash of lime juice before serving can enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg