Sunday, April 22, 2007

Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce...yum!

1 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

8 large chicken thighs or breasts (about 3 pounds), 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

chopped fresh cilantro to taste



1) In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.

2) In a 4- to 5- quart slow cooker or crockpot, mix onion, diced and crushed tomatoes, honey, cumin and cinnamon. Add chicken. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken.

3) Cover and cook on Low hear setting 7 to 8 hours.

4) Stir in peanut butter until melted and well blended. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous, sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro and/or crushed peanuts.

ENJOY!



*I'm making this for dinner tonight. Sounds delicious, right?

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