spicy peanut chicken

The Hubby LOVES peanuts and peanut butter (as in we go through a jar of peanut butter a week).  When we first moved in together, he thought that having peanut butter in anything savory was just bizarre.  Peanuts were for eating alone, and peanut butter was best in a sandwich or fudge.

How times have changed because he loved this dish so much, he didn't leave any for me to take for lunch the next day (I adored this too by the way).  I am still amazed by the change in his tastes over the last few years, and I am so proud of him!

 {add more chili flakes for more spice!}

spicy peanut chicken
adapted from www.bhg.com

makes 6 servings

1 large onion, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 cups sliced carrot (3 medium)
2 peppers, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 garlic, minced
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup frozen peas
Hot cooked rice
Chopped peanuts and cilantro (optional for garnish)

1. Mix everything but the peas, rice, peanuts, and cilantro together in a crock-pot.
2.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
3. Add peas about 30 minutes before serving.
4. Serve over rice and topped with peanuts and/or cilantro.

Have you tried peanuts in a savory dish like the one above?  Did you like it?  If you did, you should check out the another recipe with peanut-lime sauce!

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