Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken

By JenHall

This is originally a Better Homes & Gardens recipe that I have zoned. The only thing I have really changed is the amount of chicken. I prefer to drop a carb when I prepare meals so this recipe comes out to 4 - 3 block meals (3 blocks protein, almost 2 blocks carbs, 3 blocks fat).

I didn't change the carb content of the recipe so it only provides 5 carbs so if you are interested in zoning the recipe correctly, either add another block of carbs to the recipe or eat a block of fruit with your meal.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 - 14 1/2 oz. cans diced tomatoes (3 carbs)
• 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca (2 carbs)
• 4 teaspoons olive oil (4 fat)
• 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

Preparation

Step 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 & undrained tomatoes, tapioca, olive oil, ginger, cilantro or parsley, garlic, crushed red pepper, & salt. Pour over chicken in slow cooker.

Cover & cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Serve in shallow bowls. If desired, sprinkle with additional cilantro.

NOTE: If you are not following the zone diet, you can serve this over hot cooked quinoa or brown rice.