Name: Weeknight Honey-Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 445 min
Ingredients: 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 3 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh butternut squash; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 -inch wedges; 0.25 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 cups hot cooked quinoa; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Weeknight Honey-Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash

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Combine orange juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper with chicken and butternut squash in this delicious slow-cooker recipe. Serve over high-protein quinoa, which contains all nine essential amino acids.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

7 hrs

Total Time:

7 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
3 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh butternut squash
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 -inch wedges
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups hot cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place chicken in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with butternut squash and onion. In a small bowl whisk together orange juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Serve chicken mixture over hot cooked quinoa. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297	Calories
7g	Fat
33g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh, 2/3 cup butternut squash mixture, and 1/3 cup quinoa
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 26g	53%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Vitamin A 7502IU	150%
Vitamin C 21mg	24%
Folate 56mcg	14%
Sodium 370mg	16%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 91mg	22%
Potassium 639mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.