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African Style Braised Chicken In Peanut Sauce Crock Pot Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly flavorful African-inspired braised chicken, simmered to perfection in a creamy peanut sauce. This slow cooker recipe from Judith Finlayson's "Delicious and Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes" is a weeknight winner, boasting a delightful blend of warming spices, tender chicken, and a rich, nutty peanut sauce. Serve over fluffy white rice for a complete and satisfying meal. A touch of cayenne pepper adds a delicious kick! Even better the next day cold!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 503.9 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.7 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients for African Style Braised Chicken In Peanut Sauce Crock Pot

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 red chili peppers, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

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How to Make African Style Braised Chicken In Peanut Sauce Crock Pot

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, in batches, and brown on all sides. Set aside.
  3. Transfer browned chicken to your slow cooker.
  4. Reduce heat to medium in the skillet. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1-2 red chili peppers, minced); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  7. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup peanut butter and 2 tablespoons sherry.
  10. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and stir until smooth.
  11. Add the peanut butter mixture and 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
  12. Cover and cook on high for 20 minutes, or until the pepper is tender.
  13. Discard the bay leaf.
  14. Serve the delicious braised chicken over hot white rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

43g

Carbs

4g

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