Slow-Cooker Peanut Butter Chicken

• servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup soy sauce

¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar

2 Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. red curry paste

2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 8), halved crosswise

2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt

1 cup peanut butter

Sliced scallions, sliced jalapeños, and crushed salted roasted peanuts (for serving; optional)

Steamed rice and lime wedges (for serving)

A slow cooker

Directions

Whisk together ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp. honey, and 2 Tbsp. red curry paste in a slow cooker. Pat 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 8), halved crosswise, dry with paper towels; sprinkle all over with 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Place in slow cooker and turn to coat. Cover and cook chicken on low until tender, about 5 hours.

Using tongs, transfer chicken to a medium bowl. Whisk 1 cup peanut butter into sauce and drizzle over chicken. Top with sliced scallions, sliced jalapeños, and crushed salted roasted peanuts if desired. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.