Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken with rice

 This recipe is full of flavor that your family will love, and the best part is that the crockpot does most all the work for you!

I think the shredded chicken teriyaki is best served over a bed of sticky white rice with a side of fresh and tangy pineapple. You could also add sautéed onions, broccoli, and carrots on top for some added veggies and color! Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a little crunch.

 

 

 

  

 Recipe:

5 Large chicken breasts (I used frozen so mine took longer to cook)

1 3/4 cups pineapple juice (or the juice from two cans of chunky pineapple)

1/2 cup of oil (you can use vegetable or olive oil)

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Whisk all ingredients together and pour over chicken in the crockpot. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE THERE SHOULD BE MORE LIQUID FOR THE CHICKEN TO COOK IN BUT THE MEAT WILL REALEASE SO MANY JUICES AS IT COOKS!

My chicken was frozen so I cooked it on high for 4 hours in my crockpot.

The chicken is done when you can take two forks and it shreds easily.

 

While the chicken is cooking, about 30 minutes before it is done, you will want to make your rice.

I have tried a lot of different rice and I really like the Jasmine rice by Imperial Dragon. It cooks easily and it is very authentic tasting because it is a sticky rice and very fluffy. Follow the directions on the package for the right amount to make for your family.

 

When the chicken is done, remove it from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board or large plate. Shred the chicken breasts and set aside...

Take the leftover sauce in the crockpot, and pour it over a strainer into another bowl, eliminating the sauce of the small fatty pieces from the chicken and to make a clear sauce. Add the chicken back into the crockpot and pour half of the liquid over it to keep it moist.  Add the remaining sauce to a saucepan with a little corn starch and boil it until it makes a thick glaze. Dish up a plate of rice, Chicken and glaze on top. Add pineapple skewers on the side. You can always add vegetables on top and some sesame seeds for garnish. Also, If you would like to add a little spice, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes in your sauce or you can add some sweet chili sauce.

 

This amount serves 6 adults.

 

NOTE: this meal is GLUTEN FREE as long as your soy sauce and other ingredients are gluten free and not processed in a place where gluten is present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoy it!

p.s. This recipe, like many that I post, is my own recipe brought to life through pure experimentation in the kitchen. If you try it and have any new ideas or did something a little different that worked better for you, I would love to hear your comments :)

 

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