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Make-Ahead Slow-Cooker Asian Peach Chicken Thighs

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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A little bit of sweet, a little bit of heat and a whole lot of easy – this make-ahead slow-cooker meal is sure to please both the diners and the chef.

Make-Ahead Slow-Cooker Asian Peach Chicken Thighs

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 16 hr 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

To Freeze/Slow Cook

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 20 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen sliced peaches

To Serve

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups hot cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In labeled 1-gallon freezer bag, place honey, soy sauce, melted butter and chili garlic sauce; seal bag. Knead bag to mix well. Add chicken and frozen peaches; squeeze bag to thoroughly coat chicken and peaches in sauce. Lay flat, and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Step 
    2
    Thaw 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator, until completely thawed.
  • Step 
    3
    Pour contents of bag into 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into chicken mixture in slow cooker; cover. Increase heat to High heat setting; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 
    5
    Divide rice among 4 bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls of rice. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition

510 Calories
16g Total Fat
35g Protein
55g Total Carbohydrate
23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
150mg
50%
Sodium
1480mg
62%
Potassium
560mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
23g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
70%
70%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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