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Irresistibly Easy Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken for Busy Weeknights

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This Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs, a savory sauce, and crunchy peanuts.

  • Total Time: 4-6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup of unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup of diced onion
  • 12 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Place chicken in the Crockpot and pour sauce over it; add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, onion, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Stir in roasted peanuts 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to substitute any ingredient you may not have on hand.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg