Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce

By Susan52

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
• One third cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups hot cooked couscous

Preparation

Step 1

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.