GINGER CHICKEN AND QUINOA STEW

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This Asian-inspired one-pot chicken dinner is healthy and tasty. You can serve it hot, cold or at room temperature. -Doris Kwon, Newport Coast, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or sherry
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with quinoa, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the broth, honey, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes; pour into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Serve with pineapple, green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Lillie Tracy
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Masum Gazi
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Robert Peploe
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I added some chopped spinach to the pot at the end of cooking. It added a nice pop of color and nutrients.


NazirAhmad Naeemi
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the leftovers were even better the next day.


Alex McNugget
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I made this in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


UsmanDina Butt
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I'm not a fan of quinoa, so I substituted rice. It was still very good.


phillip hall
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less ginger.


Grace “Droopy Avenues” Garcia
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Dria Escobar
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This recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the quinoa was bland.


Noine Ali
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so healthy.


Lokendra Yadav
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This was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot.


Shireen Imran
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The ginger and chicken broth gave it a really nice flavor.


Beqele Nadi
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly. The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were tender-crisp.


Oham Chinaza
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This dish was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor and texture. The ginger gave it a nice spicy kick, and the vegetables added a pop of color and freshness.