Stovetop Instructions:

Step 1: Season the Chicken and Make the Sauce

• Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
• Coat the Chicken: Place cornstarch or almond flour in a bowl, and coat each piece of chicken evenly.
• Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth. Add water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

• Heat the Oil: In a pan, heat the high smoke point oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the Chicken: Add the coated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove and Drain: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 3: Prepare the Peanut Butter Sauce

• Cook the Sauce: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the prepared sauce. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until it's heated through and slightly thickened.
• Combine with Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss it with the sauce to coat evenly.

Step 4: Serve with Rice or Vegetables

• Prepare Sides: While the chicken is cooking, prepare your chosen sides such as rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
• Plate the Dish: Serve the peanut butter chicken over the prepared sides.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

Prepare Chicken & Sauce:

• Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
• Mix peanut butter, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil and pour over the chicken.

Cook:

• Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is tender.
• Thicken (Optional):Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes if a thicker sauce is desired.

Serve:

• Serve as above.