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Poultry: Slow Cooked Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken

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Slow Cooked Zesty Ginger-Tomato Chicken

WW Points
Makes 6 servings.

12 chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, skinned (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 14-1/2-ounce cans tomatoes
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Hot cooked brown rice (optional)


Place chicken pieces in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Drain 1 can of tomatoes; chop tomatoes from both cans. For sauce, in a medium bowl combine chopped tomatoes and the juice from 1 can, tapioca, ginger, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar (if using), crushed red pepper, and salt. Pour sauce over chicken.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Skim fat from sauce. Serve chicken with sauce in shallow bowls. If desired, serve with rice.

To lower sodium, leave out the salt.

One serving (calculated w/o rice) equals: Calories: 168, Total Fat: 4g (saturated fat: 1g, monounsaturated fat: 1g, polyunsaturated fat: 1g); Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 472mg, Carbohydrate: 10g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 23g ++++ WWP: 3