CHICKEN IN COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE

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My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United States, I made this home-cooked meal for him that combined Asian and American cuisine. He loved it! -Sheila Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, whisk coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, onion, peppers, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings. Add chicken; cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro; if desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 50g protein.