SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Chicken image

Everyone needs a teriyaki chicken recipe up their sleeve, and this slow-cooker version couldn't be easier. The sweet and savory classic gets a fresh flavor boost from pineapple and green onions.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground gingerroot
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 packages (20 oz each) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 4)
4 cups hot cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, combine broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, melted butter, gingerroot and garlic. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into chicken mixture in slow cooker; cover. Increase to High heat setting; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pineapple and green onions.
Divide rice among 8 bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls of rice. Top with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g