This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is going to become your favourite chicken dinner! Incredibly easy to prepare, packed with flavour and slimming friendly too.
Thumb sized piece fresh ginger, grated or ½ tbsp ginger paste
2tbspbalsamic vinegarreplace with low sodium soy sauce if preferred
2tbsprice wine vinegar (Mirin) or apple cider vinegar
200g(7 oz) Teriyaki sauce
6large skinless chicken breasts - or 10 skinless chicken thighs
To serve
6spring onions (scallions) finely sliced
1tbspsesame seedsoptional
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.
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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.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.
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Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on ingredients and serving sizes.