Slow-Cooker Asian Lemon-Ginger Chicken with Vegetables
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, grated ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken.
- 3
Cook on low for 3.5–4 hours or on high for 2–2.5 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 4
Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and peas in the last 30–45 minutes of cooking (so vegetables stay tender-crisp).
- 5
Optional: Remove 1/4 cup cooking liquid, whisk in cornstarch slurry, then stir back into slow cooker and cook 10–15 minutes to thicken.
- 6
Shred or slice chicken, toss with vegetables and sauce. Season with salt, pepper, scallions, cilantro, and chili flakes if using.
Description: A low-GI, protein-forward slow-cooker chicken dish brightened with lemon and ginger, packed with non-starchy vegetables to support steady blood glucose. Easy prep, low fat, and high in fiber.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, grated ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 3.5–4 hours or on high for 2–2.5 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and peas in the last 30–45 minutes of cooking (so vegetables stay tender-crisp).
- Optional: Remove 1/4 cup cooking liquid, whisk in cornstarch slurry, then stir back into slow cooker and cook 10–15 minutes to thicken.
- Shred or slice chicken, toss with vegetables and sauce. Season with salt, pepper, scallions, cilantro, and chili flakes if using.
Flavor Profile Explanation: Bright citrus and fresh ginger with umami from soy — light, savory, slightly tangy, and optionally mildly spicy. Sesame oil adds a toasty finish.
Makes 4 servings (approx. 1.5–2 cups per serving).
Nutritional Facts (per serving, AI-estimated; based on FDA-style layout): | Amount per serving | | Calories: 240 | | Total Fat 6 g | | Saturated Fat 1 g | | Cholesterol 75 mg | | Sodium 420 mg | | Total Carbohydrate 12 g | | Dietary Fiber 3 g | | Total Sugars 5 g | | Includes Added Sugars 0 g | | Protein 34 g | Disclaimer: Nutritional facts are AI-generated and not guaranteed accurate.
Type-2 Diabetic Friendly Explanation: High in lean protein and non-starchy vegetables, low in added sugars and unhealthy fats. Portion-controlled servings and low-GI ingredients help reduce post-meal blood glucose spikes. Swap cornstarch thickener for xanthan gum if you prefer an even lower-GI option.
A great diabetic-friendly option. Publish it so others managing diabetes can find it too!
