MAKE-AHEAD SLOW-COOKER ASIAN PEACH CHICKEN THIGHS

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Make-Ahead Slow-Cooker Asian Peach Chicken Thighs image

A little bit of sweet, a little bit of heat and a whole lot of easy - this make-ahead slow-cooker meal is sure to please both the diners and the chef.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
20 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 bag (12 oz) frozen sliced peaches
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups hot cooked white rice
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In labeled 1-gallon freezer bag, place honey, soy sauce, melted butter and chili garlic sauce; seal bag. Knead bag to mix well. Add chicken and frozen peaches; squeeze bag to thoroughly coat chicken and peaches in sauce. Lay flat, and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Thaw 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator, until completely thawed.
  • Pour contents of bag into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into chicken mixture in slow cooker; cover. Increase heat to High heat setting; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Divide rice among 4 bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls of rice. Top with remaining ingredients.

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