THAI CHICKEN THIGHS

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These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons Thai chili sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

Steps:

Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, jalapeno, Thai chili sauce, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges