Spicy Crock Pot Thai Chicken

I adapted this recipe from SparkPeople. It's become one of our favourites.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce (Tamarind to be gluten free)
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄4 cup  sweet chili sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  sambal oelek ground  chili paste (adjust amount to preference)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped peanuts (optional)
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, sweet chili sauce and sambal oelek.
2. Brown the chicken using a small amount of oil or use a stovetop grilling pan.
3. Once the chicken is browned, dip the chicken in the sauce and place in slow cooker.
4. Pour the rest of the sauce over top of the chicken.
5. Cook on Low 8 hours or on High 4 hours.
6. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro, if using.
7. **This is very hot! It's best to add the Sambal Oelek after everything else and adjust the amount to your preference.