Friday, March 4, 2011

Slow-Cooker Oriental Chicken

Unanimous vote to make again!

4 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 c reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp water
1 clove garlic, minced OR 1 tbsp garlic in a jar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp teriyaki seasoning OR 1/8 c teriyaki stir fry sauce
1/4 slivered or shaved almonds

In a skillet , brown chicken in oil over medium high heat, then transfer to slow-cooker.

Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and seasonings. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours. Sprinkle almonds on chicken when serving.

*** We had it served over rice with a side of peas. Snow peas or broccoli might be a nice addition in the last 1/2 hr of cooking. I would also try this recipe with pork sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.