Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken
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.
Ingredients
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2-1/2 to 3 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and/or thighs
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2 14-1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
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2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 cups hot cooked quinoa or brown rice
Directions
1.
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.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours.
3.
Skim off fat. Serve in shallow bowls. Serve with hot cooked quinoa. If desired, sprinkle with additional cilantro. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
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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