Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken: Easy, Savory Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken that brings the flavors of this beloved dish right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add peanuts and bell peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce in the cooker.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipes