SOY-GINGER CHICKEN

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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. -Kael Harvey, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 346 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.