SLOW-COOKER THAI CHICKEN & RICE BOWLS

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Enjoy these zesty chicken thighs that are slow cooked with chicken broth, herbs and Chinese spices for an Asian style dinner- serve with white rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lb.), skin removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium stalks celery, sliced
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth
2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
4 cups water
6 tablespoons sliced green onions
6 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with garlic, onions, celery, gingerroot, five-spice powder, salt and lemon peel. Add broth.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice in water as directed on package. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker; cool until able to handle. Cut chicken from bones; return chicken to slow cooker. Discard bones.
  • To serve, divide rice evenly into individual large shallow soup bowls, spreading rice up sides of bowls. Add chicken and broth. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon green onions and 1 teaspoon cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 2 g

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