Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken
A simple yet flavorful crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and colorful mixed vegetables in a savory spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons chili paste (to taste)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In your crockpot, combine the diced chicken and roasted peanuts.
- Add the mixed vegetables on top.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Stir in the minced garlic, minced ginger, and chili paste, ensuring everything is well coated with the sauce.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 240-360 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve the delicious Kung Pao mixture over the cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
For extra crunch, add peanuts just before serving. Adjust chili paste according to your spice preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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