Name: Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breast (skinless boneless, cubed); 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 jalapeno (sliced); 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 Tablespoons soy sauce; 1 Tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 2 tablespoons peanuts (chopped)

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

May 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Need a bold, no-fuss dinner for a busy night? Let your slow cooker do the work with this Spicy Peanut Chicken! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

Toss everything in before work
Come home to a warm, protein-packed meal
Kid-friendly with just the right amount of spice!

Make dinner stress-free and delicious.

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

Servings

8 servings

Servings

8 servings

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

Servings

8 servings

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast skinless boneless, cubed
1 medium yellow onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 jalapeno sliced
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons peanuts chopped

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Instructions

In a slow cooker place the chicken, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
In a small bowl combine the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
When ready to serve, stir in the lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with extra fresh chopped jalapenos for extra spice!

Recipe Notes

Spicyi Peanut Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (178g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

Kimchi Quesadillas

May 23, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These delightfully spicy quesadillas are perfect to try next time you’re looking for something different!

Kimchi Quesadillas

Servings

4 servings

Servings

4 servings

Kimchi Quesadillas

Servings

4 servings

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

4 6 inch Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
1/4 cup low-sodium Colby cheese shredded
1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
3 tbsp cabbage kimchi drained and chopped
1 cup bok choy washed and roughly chopped
1 cup Tomato washed and chopped
1 medium jalapeno chopped and seeded
1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
1 teaspoon gochujang sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice

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Instructions

In a frying pan, add kimchi, bok choy, jalapeño, tomato, and gochujang. Sauté on medium heat for 2 minutes. Lower to low heat and sauté for another 3 minutes or until kimchi looks cooked and has reduced in size. Place sauteed kimchi mix in a small bowl and set aside.
In the same pan, on medium heat, place one tortilla. Sprinkle half of the cheese, half of the kimchi mix. Fold the tortilla in half, as if making a taco, and press down with a spatula to crisp. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until tortilla is light golden brown. Repeat this step for the second quesadilla.
In a small bowl, mix yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions. Mix well, until all ingredients are well coated. Lastly, serve with a dollop of yogurt dip. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tex Mex Tabbouleh

April 24, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Tex Mex Tabbouleh salad is our take on a classic Mediterranean dish, with a Texas-inspired flair! Enjoy all of the benefits of eating Mediterranean diet staple foods with a fresh but familiar Tex Mex flavor. This salad/side dish pairs well with a variety of foods, including carne asada, grilled chicken, or fish to make a complete meal!

Tex Mex Tabbouleh

Servings

8 2/3 cup servings

Servings

8 2/3 cup servings

Tex Mex Tabbouleh

Servings

8 2/3 cup servings

Servings

8 2/3 cup servings

Ingredients

Tabbouleh

1/4 cup bulgur dry
1 cup fresh parsley minced
2 large tomatoes finely chopped
1 medium cucumber finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper finely chopped
1 jalapeno de-seeded and finely chopped
2.24 ounce can sliced black olives drained
15 ounce no salt added black beans drained and rinsed well

Cilantro Lime Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnish

2 Tablespoons Extra cilantro chopped
1 avocado
2 Tablespoons cotija cheese

Servings: 2/3 cup servings

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Instructions

Prepare bulgur according to package instructions, then transfer to large bowl.
Mix in parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, jalapeno, black olives and black beans.
In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Shake or mix well to combine.
Pour dressing over bulgur and vegetable mix. Stir well to coat, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving (tip: longer marination gives better flavor!).
Garnish salad with above ingredients; chill for at least 2 hours and serve alongside carne asada, kebabs, fish dishes, etc.

Recipe Notes

Tex Mex Cauli Rice

April 3, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Indulge in a Tex-Mex twist on the Mediterranean diet with flavorful Tex-Mex Cauli Rice! Packed with the goodness of cauliflower and the vibrant spice of Tex-Mex cuisine, this dish is a delicious fusion of health and flavor. Perfect for those craving a taste of something new while sticking to their Mediterranean-inspired eating habits.

Tex Mex Cauli Rice

Servings

4 1/4 cup servings

Servings

4 1/4 cup servings

Tex Mex Cauli Rice

Servings

4 1/4 cup servings

Servings

4 1/4 cup servings

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion diced
1 medium poblano diced
1 medium jalapeno diced
2 medium Roma tomatoes diced
2 cloves garlic diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
12 ounces frozen riced cauliflower
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely chopped

Servings: 1/4 cup servings

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour in the olive oil.
Add in the onions, jalapeno, poblano and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add in the Cumin, Chili powder and salt. Mix well.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add cauliflower rice and cook until desired texture is reached. Approx. 3 minutes for al dente rice or 5 minutes for more tender rice. Add the lime juice and mix thoroughly.
Stir in the cilantro and serve!

Recipe Notes

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

July 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a way to beat the heat? Cucumbers provide a bright and refreshing twist to many recipes. Try these Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites for a light and refreshing snack this summer!

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

CourseAppetizers

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Tuna Ceviche Cucumber Bites

CourseAppetizers

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Servings

4 servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

Ingredients

3 5 ounce cans Chunk Light Tuna canned in water, unsalted, drained
1/4 cup carrots shredded
1/4 cup cucumber chopped
1/4 cup red onion chopped
1/4 cup Tomato chopped
2 Tablespoons jalapeno chopped
2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
4 Tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber sliced evenly into 20 slices

Servings: servings (1/2 cup ceviche + 5 cucumber slices)

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Instructions

Slice Cucumber evenly into 20 slices. Set aside.
To a large bowl, add tuna, carrots, chopped cucumber, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro. Stir to combine evenly.
In a small bowl, add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour lime juice mixture over tuna mixture and stir to combine.
Evenly divide the tuna ceviche on the sliced cucumbers.
Serve and portion of 5 bites and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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