SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN

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This slow-cooker teriyaki chicken is a snap to whip up on a workday, and it tastes just like Chinese takeout! My kids love it, and they don't even know it's healthy. —Rachel Ruiz, Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion, garlic and ginger. Combine broth, soy sauce, honey, pepper flakes and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is no longer pink, 3-1/2 - 4 hours., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Serve with rice, if desired. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

tanbin islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Bishal Sarki
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Gulber Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe made me a believer. The chicken was so tender and flavorful.


Mohamed Shaakir
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This is my go-to recipe for teriyaki chicken. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Sadiya Queen
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


raja nomi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Agnes Du Plooy
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Meh.


Yy Hh
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Easy peasy! I threw everything in the slow cooker and went about my day. Dinner was ready when I got home and it smelled amazing.


Ayan Fareedi
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Not a fan of the sauce. It was too sweet for my taste.


Dinushi Dissanayake
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This teriyaki chicken is a game-changer! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was sticky and flavorful. My family loved it!