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Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken – Easy, Flavorful Takeout at Home

Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken

This Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken offers a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile, made easy with a dump-and-go cooking method perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: slow cooker
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Place chicken and bell peppers in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients except cornstarch.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken. Stir to coat.
  4. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Stir in cornstarch slurry and peanuts, cook an additional 15 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra heat, add more chili flakes or a dash of Sriracha. Use chicken thighs if preferred.
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