I have been trying out all sorts of new recipes and will try to do a better job posting my likes, dislikes and modified recipes.
As you can tell from my historical posts, I have been lost from my blog for a few years...life happens, kids (well, kid) happen, work happens...but I figured now was as good a time as any to start back writing. Who knows, I may even be good and successful at it! Ha!
So here is my first attempt as a recipe guru!
I found a 3-ingredient crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe on Pinterest...I figured it would be a good inexpensive dinner option (watching the budget and all) however, I just couldn't agree with the recipe - it was literally chicken and prepackaged teriyaki sauce. The 3rd ingredient was white rice...go figure!
So I revamped the recipe to be my own 7-ingredient crockpot teriyaki chicken meal using a prepackaged teriyaki sauce base, as I am not motivated to make my own teriyaki sauce...technically it could be pared down to a 5-ingredient recipe if you skip the optional items:
2.5-3.5lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (20oz) bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (Takumi Collection)
1/2cup light brown sugar
1/2cup honey
2cups chicken stock
2TBSP garlic (optional)
2TBSP cornstarch (optional)
Combine teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, honey, and chicken stock (and garlic, if desired) in a bowl. Mix well.
Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with sauce mix. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, until chicken is completely cooked.
I like my sauce with a little body, but this next step is completely optional - about 15mins before serving, mix cornstarch with 1/3cup of cold water or chicken stock (if you have any left from earlier) to create a thick slurry and pour into the crockpot and mix gently. This will thicken up the sauce a bit.
And that's it! Serve over rice and the sides of your choice (or not!). Super tender and flavorful teriyaki chicken, and not overly salty like you would expect from normal teriyaki foods.
The "hubs" fell in love with this chicken...he may end up dreaming about it tonight - yeah, he's weird like that!
Yes, we ate it before I remembered to take pictures. Hey, I can't remember everything on my first food blogger attempt. I promise to try to do better next time!
Enjoy!
