Zesty Ginger Chicken

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 304 Calories; 6g Fat; 29g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 107mg Cholesterol; 304mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable. Points: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds skinless chicken thighs
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken in a slow cooker. Drain one can of the tomatoes. In a medium bowl, combine drained and un-drained tomatoes and remaining ingredients, except rice. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Skim off fat. Serve in shallow bowls over cooked rice.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big spinach salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure tomatoes are gluten free.