Description

Tender chicken simmered in a velvety peanut butter sauce infused with soy, ginger, and lime. This 4-hour slow cooker recipe balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes for a rich Asian-inspired meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1.5 lb (700g) chicken breasts or thighs
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce (see notes)
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp lime zest
1 tsp chili garlic paste (optional)
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet and brown chicken
Combine chicken, onion, garlic, and chili paste in the slow cooker
Add remaining ingredients (peanut butter to lime zest)
Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours
Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving

Notes

Use coconut aminos for non-GMO soy sauce
Add broccoli or carrots during last 30 minutes of cooking
Thicker sauce: simmer in a pan after cooking
Freezes well up to 3 months

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 255
Category: Idées de Dîners faciles une casserole & mijoteuse
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Fusion Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g chicken with sauce)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 1800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 100mg