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Dine on a Dime: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

What can be better for the hectic pre-holiday season than a set-it-and-forget-it dinner that everyone will love? Serve over instant brown rice for a complete meal.

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 4-5 hours
  • Cost per serving: $1.50

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water

Directions:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cook, covered, on low, for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm.
  • Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan and skim the fat.
  • Bring cooking juices to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth and stir into cooking juices.
  • Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve with chicken.

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Don't forget to use your RGCU Debit Card when you buy the ingredients for your teriyaki chicken. With Enhanced RGCU Rewards, you redeem 4x the points when you buy groceries, which can be redeemed for cash back, merchandise, gift cards, and more! 

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