Slow Cooker Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 5 h 6
Slow Cooker Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce
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Ingredients


1/2 cup Coconut milk, reduced fat
1/2 cup Peanut butter, smooth
1 can(28oz) Crushed tomatoes canned
1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
2 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped; optional)
2 tbsp Brown sugar
3 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
2 tsp Cumin (ground)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
6 thigh(s) Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (about 3 pounds)
1/2 bunch Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
1 1/2 cup Basmati rice, dry

Instructions


  1. In a slow cooker (5 Quart), whisk coconut milk and peanut butter until smooth. 
  2. Stir in tomatoes, onion, peppers, brown sugar, garlic, and seasonings. 
  3. Add chicken; cook, covered, on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through (165 degrees F). 
  4. In the last 20 minutes of cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
  5. Before serving, stir well.
  6. Serve over rice with a sprinkle of cilantro.

Notes:

Quick Tip: 

  • Swap out the jalapeno peppers for diced green bell peppers if you prefer a less spicy dish.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 517
Calories from fat 162
Calories from saturated fat 49
Total Fat 18.0 g
Saturated Fat 5.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.2 g
Cholesterol 99 mg
Sodium 853 mg
Potassium 950 mg
Total Carbohydrate 59 g
Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
Sugars 13.6 g
Protein 33 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.3
Meat 1.2
Meat Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 1.6

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main




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