AFRICAN SAUCY CHICKEN

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Another beloved slow cooker recipe from Canadian Living! I like it with vermicelli noodles or rice... you may need more salt and pepper depending on your preference! I use boneless skinless thighs because that's what I like!

Provided by Cadillacgirl

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 ground ginger
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
16 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat half the oil over med high heat and saute onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 4 minutes).
  • Stir in tomato paste, paprika, 2 tbsp water, ginger, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper - cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  • stir in coconut milk and peanut butter and then let cool slightly and transfer to food processor, puree until smooth (Make ahead - let cool to room temperature and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 48 hours).
  • Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat remaining oil over med high heat and brown chicken in batches, then transfer to slow cooker.
  • Pour sauce over top , then cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Stir in jalapeno and cilantro / parsley and cook on high for 20 minutes until thickened.

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