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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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