Slow Cooker African Stew (flat Belly)

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 24 pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 carrot, thickly sliced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup natural-style chunky peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 1. heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker. return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, garlic, chile pepper, and carrot. cook for 1 minute, then transfer to the slow cooker. stir in the sweet potato, broth, peanut butter, and tomato paste.
• 2 2. cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken and vegetables are very tender. season with salt and black pepper.