Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken in Peanut Sauce

 

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

8

large chicken thighs (about 3 lb), skin removed

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2

cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1

can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained

2

tablespoons honey

1 1/2

teaspoons ground cumin

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3

cup creamy peanut butter

2

cups hot cooked couscous

• 1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
• 2 In 4- to-5-quart slow cooker, mix onion, diced and crushed tomatoes, honey, cumin and cinnamon. Add chicken. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken.
• 3 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• 4 Stir in peanut butter until melted and well blended. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.