Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken

By á-1025

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 to 3 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks and/or thighs.
• 1 14-1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot cooked quinoa or brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

1/Place chicken in a -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 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.