THAI CHICKEN WINGS WITH PEANUT SAUCESource: Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes by Better Homes and Gardens Books24 chicken wing drummettes (about 2 1/4 pounds) 1/2 cup bottled salsa 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger PEANUT SAUCE:1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons water 2 cloves garlic, minced Place chicken in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Combine salsa, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, lime juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and ginger. Pour over chicken wings. Toss to coat. Cover and cook on tow-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Meanwhile, for the peanut sauce, in a small saucepan use a whisk to combine sugar, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, water, and garlic. Heat over medium-low heat until sugar Is dissolved and mixture Is smooth; set aside (mixture will thicken as it cools). Drain chicken, discarding cooking liquid. Return chicken to slow cooker. Gently stir in peanut sauce. Keep chicken warm in a covered cooker on low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. Servings: 12
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