Description
The Peanut Butter Chicken Delight recipe presents a scrumptious and comforting meal that combines the tender texture of chicken fillets with a creamy and aromatic peanut sauce. This simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners, offering a delicious twist on chicken that can be prepared with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking to spice up your dinner routine or need a reliable meal prep option, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken fillets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ large yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (crunchy can also be used)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the Chicken: Lay the chicken fillets over the bed of vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili garlic paste until the mixture is smooth.
- Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Final Touches: Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours on HIGH or 4-5 hours on LOW