Indonesian Chicken in Peanut Sauce

This quick, saucy chicken dish is characteristic of Southeast Asian cooking, which pairs peanuts so deliciously with chicken. Serve with plenty of rice.

Ingredients

• 8 skinless chicken thighs
• 5 carrots, thickly sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) water
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ginger
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes
• 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas
• 1 tsp (5 mL) white wine vinegar
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped unsalted peanuts

Preparation

Arrange chicken in Dutch oven; top with carrots, onions and garlic.

Whisk together water, peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger and hot pepper flakes; add to pan.

Cover and cook in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 1-1/2 hours or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.

Stir in peas and vinegar; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions and peanuts.

Additional information :

Slow-Cooker Simmer
Use 16- to 24-cup (4 to 6 L) slow cooker. Cook all but peas and vinegar on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or cook on High for 2 hours. Add peas and vinegar; cook on Low for 10 minutes. Garnish as directed.

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