Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Name: Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 8 large chicken thighs (about 3 lb), skin removed; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 cups hot cooked couscous

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 435 mins
Difficulty: moderate
Serves: 4 people

Dinner

mvchamor

May 18, 2016

Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce.

Pass small bowls of dry-roasted peanuts and chopped fresh cilantro to sprinkle over the chicken, and serve with wedges of warm pita bread.

Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
8 large chicken thighs (about 3 lb), skin removed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups hot cooked couscous

Instructions

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
In 4- to-5-quart slow cooker, mix onion, diced and crushed tomatoes, honey, cumin and cinnamon. Add chicken. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Stir in peanut butter until melted and well blended. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.