Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Winter Squash Recipes Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes Weeknight Honey-Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 7 hrs Total Time: 7 hrs 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 297 Calories 7g Fat 33g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved