Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce, and fluffy rice, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts (or Thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated (or ground ginger)
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice (or brown rice/quinoa)
- 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, etc.)
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken at the bottom of the Crock-Pot and pour the sauce over it. Add your uncooked rice and vegetables on top.
- Cook it Up: Pour in water according to your rice’s package instructions. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Fluff and Serve: Gently stir to mix and fluff the rice after it’s cooked. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider browning the chicken before slow cooking. You can meal prep by chopping veggies and chicken the night before.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg