Soy-Ginger Chicken

  Chicken & Turkey

Bone-in chicken becomes moist and tender when cooked with sliced carrots and green onions in a rich ginger-soy sauce that’s brightened with brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and coriander.

Soy-Ginger Chicken

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 hours
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
  • 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skin removed
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • Hot cooked rice and minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • 1. Place chicken, carrots and green onions in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, vinegar, coriander and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • 2. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour juices into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice; sprinkle servings with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without rice): 346 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1362mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein.

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