Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Chicken drumsticks or thighs stay moist and tender while cooking in the slow cooker. Round out this diabetic meal with hot cooked quinoa or brown rice.
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
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2-1/2 to 3 poundsskinless chicken drumsticks and/or thighssee savings
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2 14-1/2-ounce cansdiced tomatoessee savings
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2 tablespoonsquick-cooking tapiocasee savings
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1 tablespoongrated fresh gingersee savings
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1 tablespoonsnipped fresh cilantro or parsleysee savings
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4 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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1/2 teaspooncrushed red peppersee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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3 cupshot cooked quinoa or brown ricesee savings
Directions
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Place chicken in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Drain one can of the tomatoes. In a medium bowl, combine drained and undrained tomatoes, the tapioca, ginger, the 1 tablespoon cilantro, the garlic, crushed red pepper, and salt. Pour over chicken in slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours.
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Skim off fat. Serve in shallow bowls. Serve with hot cooked quinoa. If desired, sprinkle with additional cilantro. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 302, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 549 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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