Chicken in Onion Buttermilk Gravy

2 Tablsp butter      6 medium onions, sliced thin

2 cloves garlic, minced      2 teasp dried thyme

1 teasp salt      1 teasp cracked black peppercorns

1 bay leaf      1/4 cup flour      1/2 cup chicken broth  

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup green peas      1 cup buttermilk

In a skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.  Add onions

and cook, stirring until softened and just beginning to brown,

about 5 mins.  Add garlic, thyme, salt, black peppercorns

and the bay leaf.  Cook, stirring for 1 min.  Sprinkle with flour and cook for

another minute.  Add the broth and cook, stirring untilbrowning, about

1 min.  This will be thick.

Arrnage chicken in  large crockpot, spread onion mixture over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.  Juices should run clear when done.

Stir in peas and buttermilk.  cover and cook on high for 20 mins.

Discard bay leaf and serve over mashed potatoes, biscuits or toast!