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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs(low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high) Stand: 5 mins
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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken
Ingredients
  • 2
    medium onions, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 1/2
    cups sliced carrot (3 medium)
  • 1
    small red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
  • 2
    pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4
    cup chicken broth
  • 3
    tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2
    teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
  • 2
    tablespoons lime juice
  • 2
    tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2
    tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1
    tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 - 3
    teaspoons red curry paste
  • 4
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2
    cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1
    cup frozen peas
  • Hot cooked rice
  • Chopped peanuts (optional)
  • Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, place onions, carrot, and sweet pepper. Top with chicken. In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, peanut butter, lime peel, lime juice, soy sauce, tapioca, ginger, curry paste, and garlic until smooth. Pour over all in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in coconut milk and peas. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

3. Serve chicken mixture over hot cooked rice. If desired, sprinkle each serving with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 444,
  • Protein (gm) 37,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 39,
  • Fat, total (gm) 15,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 126,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 7,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 7,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 5491,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 30,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 14,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 125,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 708,
  • Potassium (mg) 740,
  • Calcium (DV %) 71,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (10)
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bhgreader1 wrote:

god awful, just bland and beige!

5/4/2012 09:11:43 PM Report Abuse
kculverwell wrote:

Also, add 1/2 cup of peanuts at the end. That really made it great.

4/23/2012 08:59:16 AM Report Abuse
kculverwell wrote:

I'm glad I read the reviews too! I added the following ingredients to this dish and it was a total crowd pleaser. 3 Tbs Fish Sauce 3 Tbs more of Soy Sauce 1/4 cup more chicken stock 2 Tbs of Brown Sugar 1 Jalapeno

4/23/2012 08:55:28 AM Report Abuse
Lucaisorange wrote:

I'm glad I read all the other reviews before I cooked this. I doubled all the spices (including peanut butter), added jalapeños and chili paste, and cooked it fairly quickly in a wok. So I guess I made something different than the original recipe, but it was flavorful and good, unlike others' experiences.

1/20/2012 06:24:30 PM Report Abuse
deenie169 wrote:

This is OK, but not very spicy. less flavorful than I expected. I may, however, adapt this for stovetop cooking/ simmering rather than a long crockpot stewing for brighter flavor.

5/11/2011 09:08:57 PM Report Abuse
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