INGREDIENTS
1 Free-Range Whole Chicken 4 – 4 ½ LBS
½ Cup Onion Diced
½ Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 Teaspoons Himalayan Salt
2 Teaspoons Thyme
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
28oz No Sugar Added Diced Tomatoes
ASSEMBLY
- In a slow cooker add vinegar, tomatoes, black pepper, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 Teaspoon salt, 1 Teaspoon thyme, onions and garlic. Mix well.
- Place chicken breast side up in the slow cooker.
- Top with remaining seasonings.
- Cook on low for 7 – 8 hours.
- Serve with sauce.
- Extra sauce can be stored in the freezer to use in other recipes requiring tomato sauce.
Serves 6
HEALTH BENEFITS
Garlic: Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants. Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.
Free-Range Chicken: Excellent source of protein.
Himalayan Salt: One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.
Onions: Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.
Cracked Pepper: Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.
Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.
Tomato: May reduce the risk of heart disease and several cancers. They are also considered to be beneficial for skin health and may protect against sunburns.