Thai Peanut Chicken with Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw

On Monday night, I had a dinner date with a friend, butwanted to make sure Mr. S. had some dinner to eat too.  So, I went in search of crockpot recipe that I could have waiting for him when he got home.  Turned out that he didn't get home until 10:30pm because he was working super late on a big presentation.  So, we ended up eating the chicken for dinner last night.  I have a feeling it was even better the next day!

I sometimes find that crockpot recipes can be a little bland because they are cooked for such a long time. So, I think it's essential to add some freshness at the end.  Fresh herbs and a broccoli slaw were the perfect combination.  In the end, (after the lovely photo of course), we mixed it all together and made a thai rice bowl of sorts. YUM!

Thai Peanut Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 red pepper, diced

• 1 white onion, chopped

• 1/2  cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tsp of red pepper flake (more if you like spicy food....or omit if you don't)

• Chopped scallions

• Crushed peanuts

• Cilantro

• Rice, rice noodles, etc (to serve it on)
• Lime wedges for squeezing on top
  

Place chicken in the base of crock pot. Top with red pepper and onion.
In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and cumin. Pour sauce over chicken.  Cook on low for 3-4 hours. 

Remove chicken from slow cooker and cut/shred into bit sized pieces.  Return to the sauce and mix.  
Scoop chicken and sauce over rice (we had jasmine rice) and top with scallions, peanuts, and cilantro. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over it.

Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw

• 2 12 oz bags of broccoli slaw  (or use 1 and half the dressing recipe)

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp chili powder (we used Mexican for some kick)
• 1 tsp diced jalapeno (if desired)
  
  Combine all ingredients (except broccoli slaw) in a small food processor (or shake together).  Add additional salt, cilantro, and spices to taste. Toss with broccoli slaw.