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

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Ingredients

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

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sabibre shon

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I highly recommend it.

Monic Lele

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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the teriyaki sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Ibra Yare

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I made this recipe for my family last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and the teriyaki sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.