Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is going to become your favourite chicken dinner! Incredibly easy to prepare, packed with flavour and slimming friendly too.
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Ingredients
- 2 large onions , sliced thinly
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves , minced or ½ tbsp garlic paste
- Thumb sized piece fresh ginger , grated or ½ tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar replace with low sodium soy sauce if preferred
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (Mirin) or apple cider vinegar
- 200 g (7 oz) Teriyaki sauce
- 6 large skinless chicken breasts - or 10 skinless chicken thighs
To serve
- 6 spring onions (scallions) finely sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced onions to your slow cooker to create a “bed” for your chicken. The onions will melt into the sauce so don’t be scared by the amount!
- Sprinkle with the salt and garlic powder. Add the minced garlic, ginger, balsamic and rice wine vinegar and teriyaki sauce. Give everything a good stir.
- Add the chicken breasts and coat in the sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks.
- Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine into the sauce. Cook for another hour on HIGH.
- Check the seasoning and serve over rice with chopped spring onions and a sprikling of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Slimming chicken dinner - winner!
- This deliciously tender chicken is actually only just over 2 syns per portion! Make sure to serve it with some extra veggies on the side such as steamed broccoli or spinach.
- This deliciously tender chicken is actually only just over 2 syns per portion! Make sure to serve it with some extra veggies on the side such as steamed broccoli or spinach.
- Replace the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice, serve in wraps or as a teriyaki chicken slider in a wholemeal bun.
- Replace the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice, serve in wraps or as a teriyaki chicken slider in a wholemeal bun.
- Please note I am not affiliated in any way with Slimming World or Weight Watchers. These weight loss plans are often updated in line with latest nutritional guidance and may change so for accurate information it is best to join as a member.
- Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on ingredients and serving sizes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
896mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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