VooDoo Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon file powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried onion
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
• Hot cooked white rice

Directions

1. Add red pepper flakes, olive oil, and garlic in large sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Combine remaining ingredients, (except rice) heat until hot, then add to crockpot with chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Remove bay leaves, and serve with hot cooked white rice and garlic bread.