Coconut Ginger Chicken and Vegetables

This Paleo-friendly slow cooker recipe combines the flavors of tender coconut ginger chicken with a medley of colorful vegetables. It's a wholesome and comforting dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for those following a Paleo diet.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas
• 1 can 13
• 5 oz coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos Paleo-friendly soy sauce substitute
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Place the mixed vegetables and chicken thighs into a large slow cooker

Combine the coconut milk, minced garlic and ginger, coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a different bowl

Cover the chicken and veggies in the slow cooker with the coconut milk mixture

Cook the chicken for 46 hours on low, covered, or until it's cooked through

Preheat the coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat, about 30 minutes before serving

After taking the chicken and veggies out of the slow cooker, add the coconut oil to a hot pan and stir

The chicken should be seared for two to three minutes on each side, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown

Take out of the pan and place aside

Garnish the coconut ginger chicken and veggies with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately

Savor your tasty Paleo-friendly dinner!