SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE

Slow-Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce image

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

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1/2 g