Thai Peanut Chicken

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I love experimenting with new recipes. Especially, those that I can "set and forget" in a slow cooker when time is not on my side! This one is courtesy of Bodybuilding.com.

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Peanut butter fanatics will love this delicious slow cooker dish. Peanut butter lends creaminess and great taste, along with heart-healthy unsaturated fat, niacin, and vitamin E. It's also the primary reason this entrée supplies nearly 20 percent of your daily requirements for vitamin E, necessary for guarding against cell damage and supporting your immune system, and nearly half of your daily requirement for niacin, necessary to convert the protein, fat, and carbohydrates you consume into fuel your cells can use.

Chicken contains choline, an essential nutrient that supports your heart, liver, and brain, and helps prevent neural tube defects in early pregnancy; a serving of Thai Peanut Chicken supplies nearly 25 percent of your daily needs. You can substitute boneless chicken breast as well.

Ingredients

• 8 skinless Chicken Thighs
• Fresh ground Black Pepper
• 3/4 cup mild Salsa
• 1/3 cup smooth Peanut Butter
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp Reduced-sodium Soy Sauce or Fish Sauce
• 2 tsp grated fresh Ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
• Lime wedges

Directions

1. Season chicken with fresh ground black pepper and place in slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cilantro.
3. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for eight hours.
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and place on serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken.
5. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (Makes 4 Servings)

Amount per serving

Calories 302

Total Fat20g

Saturated Fat4g

Total Carbs10g

Protein25g

Fiber3g

Cholesterol68mg

Sodium643mg

 

Recipe courtesy of www.bodybuilding.com

 

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