Hawaiian Chicken

Adapted from glutenfreeshortcuts.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

6 T. gf soy sauce
1 T. molasses
2 T. raw agave
2 ¼ c. water
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
2-3 in. piece of fresh ginger
1 red pepper, cut into slices(I often use 2)
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained
2-3 cups cooked chicken, in large chunks
1 T. potato/corn starch
1 T. cold water

Combine first 6 ingredients and bring to a boil in a large pan.  Add chicken and reduce to simmer.  Simmer 20 min.  Add red pepper and pineapple and simmer 10 min.  In a small bowl combine remaining starch and water.  Stir and add to mixture.  Boil for 1-2 min. until slightly thickened.  Remove piece of ginger and serve over rice.

White Chicken Chili

I got this recipe from one of my good friends.  I think that it is a fun and different chili.  Of course, I love that it is a slow cooker meal!

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 pound skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (14 ounce size) chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounce size) shoepeg corn
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro

PREPARATION:

Mix onion, garlic, broth, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper sauce in 4 qt. slow cooker. Add chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 - 5 hours. Remove chicken and debone. Shred chicken and return to cooker. Add beans, corn, lime juice and cilantro. Cover and cook on low 20 minutes.  Recipe says that it makes 6 servings, but for our family it is more like 12.