Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/3 cup

cornstarch

1/2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

1 14 ounce can

coconut milk (lite okay)

3/4 cup

creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup

low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup

honey

2 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

2 tbsp

lime juice

1 tsp

sesame oil

1/2

to 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste

1/2 tsp

garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

cayenne pepper, optional and to taste

1/3 cup

lightly salted peanuts, finely chopped for garnishing

1/4

cup fresh cilantro leaves (stems discarded), optional for garnishing

2 tbsp

green onions sliced thin, optional for garnishing