TANGY ORANGE CHICKEN THIGHS

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Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in 1 teaspoon orange zest. Add chicken; spoon sauce over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove to a serving platter. Stir lemon juice and remaining orange zest into sauce; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges