Nutty Chicken Breast

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Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Slow-cooked chicken breasts with a rich, savory peanut butter and soy glaze
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Nutty Chicken Breast

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 450

Description

This Nutty Chicken Breast recipe transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful, restaurant-quality meal. The combination of creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, and aromatic ginger creates a luscious glaze that clings perfectly to tender, slow-cooked chicken. It is an ideal weeknight dinner that requires minimal active time, letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting. The result is juicy, fall-apart chicken served in a thick, nutty sauce that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, chopped peanuts, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, minced onions, minced parsley, crushed garlic, red pepper sauce, and ground ginger to form a paste.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts if necessary, then spread the peanut mixture evenly over the inside surface of each breast.
  3. Fold the chicken breasts in half and secure with toothpicks or small skewers to keep them closed.
  4. Place the folded chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey, melted butter, and chicken broth.
  6. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  8. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set aside, keeping them warm.
  9. Turn the slow cooker setting to HIGH.
  10. In a small cup, dissolve the cornstarch in a small amount of cold water to create a slurry.
  11. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker.
  12. Cook on HIGH for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  13. Serve the chicken breasts topped with the warm nutty sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 850mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 45g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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