Slow Cooker Meal

Now that the winter months are upon us and the sun sets earlier, sometimes it feels like there's just no time for healthy dinners at home.  A slow cooked meal may be the answer to eating in.  Check out this great recipe for Thai Chicken and don't forget to add a veggie as a side!

Thai Chicken

(makes 6 servings)

2 1/2  pounds chicken (cut into pieces)

1 cup hot salsa

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Hot cooked brown rice

1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Place chicken in slow cooker.  Combine salsa, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce and ginger; pour over chicken.

2. Cover; cook on LOW 8-9 hours or on HIGH 3-4 hours, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

3. Serve chicken and sauce over  rice; sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

Tip: Cooking times are guidelines.  Follow the recommended cooking times and keep the cover on your slow cooker during the cooking process.  At the end of the cooking time, check the internal temperature of poultry using an instant-read thermometer.  Poultry should be at least 180 degrees F.

Recipe from "Best Loved Slow Cooker Recipes".