Slow Cooker Chicken with Acorn Squash, Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger Coconut Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken with Acorn Squash, Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 4 cups acorn squash; 7 oz shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger; 13.5 fl oz coconut milk; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp tamari sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 lime lime zest; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original slow cooker stew with tender chicken thighs, acorn squash, shiitake mushrooms, and a silky coconut, ginger, and lime sauce. It has an aromatic, gentle, comforting flavor profile and makes a complete meal with very little effort.

20 minPrep

360 minCook

380 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en trozos large)
600 g acorn squash (pelada and diced of 3 cm)
200 g shiitake mushrooms (without stalks duros and en mitades)
150 g yellow onion (en pluma fina)
12 g garlic (chopped)
20 g fresh ginger (grated)
400 ml coconut milk (whole, without sugar)
180 ml chicken broth (preferiblemente low sodium)
30 g tomato paste
30 ml tamari sauce (without gluten if desired)
10 ml sesame oil
1 unit lime zest (solo the parte verde)
30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
15 ml honey
15 g fresh cilantro (chopped, more extra for servir)
9 g sesame seeds (tostadas, for terminar)
5 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

447 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

19 g

Carbs

27 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

15 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

SoySesame

Instructions

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1. Lightly grease the slow cooker. Add the yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger, acorn squash, and shiitake mushrooms.
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2. Season the chicken thighs with the salt and black pepper, then place them over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
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3. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, tomato paste, tamari sauce, sesame oil, lime zest, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
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4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is very tender and the squash is cooked through. If you want to verify doneness, the center of the chicken should reach 165°F / 74°C.
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5. Uncover, add the chopped fresh cilantro, and stir gently to combine without breaking up the squash too much.
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6. Taste and adjust with more salt or black pepper if needed. Serve hot, topped with the toasted sesame seeds and extra fresh cilantro.
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7. If you prefer a more golden finish, transfer a cooked portion to an oven-safe dish and broil or roast briefly at 425°F / 220°C for 5 to 7 minutes before serving.

Chef tips

For a thicker sauce, leave the lid off for the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. Cut the squash into large cubes so it keeps its shape. Shiitake mushrooms add depth, but avoid cutting them too small or they may overcook.

Substitutions

You can substitute acorn squash with kabocha or butternut squash. Cilantro can be replaced with parsley for a milder flavor. For a soy-free version, use coconut aminos instead of tamari. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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