Crockpot Peanut Chicken
A simple and delicious crockpot chicken recipe that’s savory and perfect for your busy weeknights. This meal is low in carbs and has over 40 grams of protein per serving.
Servings: 4 plates
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ large yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts skinless and boneless
Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili pepper paste
- ½ lime juiced
- A bunch cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the bottom of the crockpot. Place chicken on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili paste.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve warm with rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 plate (11 oz) | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 44.9g | Fat: 24.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 6.5g | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.9mg