Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the succulent flavors of Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables, a tantalizing dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe strikes a delightful balance between sweet and savory, with tender chicken breast pieces bathed in a rich plum-spiced sauce, served alongside nutritious carrots and fragrant rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings with its hearty ingredients and aromatic spices.
Key Features:
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Rice, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Healthy, Weeknight, Easy
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: 432
- Dietary Information: Low in fat, high in protein, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Skinless chicken breasts | 2 |
| Carrots | 2 |
| Quick-cooking tapioca | 2 tbsp |
| Tomato sauce | 8 oz |
| Plum preserves | 1/2 cup |
| Vinegar | 2 tbsp |
| Ground ginger | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 tsp |
| Cooked rice | 6 cups |
| Green onion | 3 stalks |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken:
- Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Prepare Slow Cooker:
- Set the chicken aside.
- In a 3-1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, place the carrots and sprinkle them with quick-cooking tapioca.
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Assemble Ingredients:
- Place the chicken pieces atop the carrots in the slow cooker.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, plum jam or preserves, vinegar, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well blended.
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Pour Sauce Over Chicken:
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
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Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours, or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Add Pea Pods:
- Stir in thawed pea pods into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Serve:
- Once cooked, arrange the chicken over a bed of cooked rice on a serving platter.
- Skim any excess fat from the sauce, then pour it over the chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 432
- Total Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 97.1mg
- Sodium: 444.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 59.5g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugar: 21.7g
- Protein: 36.3g
Enjoy your Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables with loved ones, and savor every delightful bite of this flavorful and nutritious dish! 🍗🥕🍚
