Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Chicken

Some nights are just plain busy sports practice, homework or a long work day- and that’s when this Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Chicken saves the day. It’s tender, sticky sweet- and full of flavor, and every person at our table always goes back for seconds. The best part?  It is made with simple, real ingredients and takes just a few minutes to throw together before letting the slow cooker do the work.

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• organic boneless skinless chicken thighs
• sea salt
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• ground ginger
• rice vinegar
• rib rack teriyaki marinade
• coconut aminos
• honey
• chili hot sauce
• sesame oil
• smoked paprika
• arrow root
• water
• sesame seeds
• green onions
• broccoli florets
• organic jasmine rice

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Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: slow cooker, sweet and spicy chicken, teriyaki, teriyaki chicken

Servings: 4 people

Equipment

• 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1½ lb organic boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tsp flaky sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp ginger

Sauce

• ½ tbsp rice vinegar
• ½ cup Rib Rack Teriyaki Marinade
• ¼ cup coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp hot sauce chili
• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp arrow root
• 2 tsp water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 2 cup organic broccoli florets steamed
• 2 cup organic jasmine rice cooked

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Instructions

• Turn a slow cooker to high. While that is heating up, mix together in a small spice bowl 2 tsp flaky sea salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and ¼ tsp ginger.
• In another small bowl whisk together ½ tbsp rice vinegar, ½ cup Rib Rack Teriyaki Marinade, ¼ cup coconut aminos, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp hot sauce, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, ¼ tsp smoked paprika.
• On a plate sprinkle the salt mixture onto the 1½ lb organic boneless skinless chicken thighs. Press it in on both sides.
• Add the chicken to the slow cooker in a single layer. Dump any remaining seasoning that didn't adhere into the slow cooker.
• Pour the sauce mixture over top, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and ¼ cup chopped green onions.
• Place the lid on and cook for 3-4 hours. I like to spoon the sauce over a few times while it cooks.
• 30 minutes before serving, mix together 1 tsp arrow root and 2 tsp water. Pour into the slow cooker and whisk. (This thickens the sauce)
• Serve over rice with broccoli. Spoon the sauce out and drizzle over to your desired taste.

Substitutions and Variations

Protein: Swap chicken for pork tenderloin or shrimp.

Veggies: Add bell peppers, carrots or snap peas.

Extra Heat: Add in extra hot sauce.

Storage and Freezer Tips

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in air tight container up to 3 days.