Slow cookers are for more than cooking just soups and stews. Cook this traditional Asian dish low and slow, too!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Teriyaki
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per ServingNutrition Facts
| Calories | 263 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 27 g | |
| Protein | 26 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Ingredients
Servings 8
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes -
2 20-ounce cans pineapple chunks in their own juice, undrained -
2 cups baby carrots -
2 medium red and/or green peppers, chopped -
1 medium red onion, chopped -
1/2 cup soy sauce (lowest sodium available) -
1/4 cup plain rice wine vinegar -
2 tablespoons honey -
2 medium garlic cloves, minced -
1 1-inch piece grated peeled gingerroot -
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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Directions for Freezing
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In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Divide the mixture between two 1-gallon resealable plastic freezer bags. Place the bags flat in the freezer and freeze.
Directions for Cooking
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Thaw the bags overnight in the refrigerator. Pour the contents of the bags into a slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender.
Tip: For a complete meal, serve over brown rice.
