CROCK POT CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH BROCCOLI RABE

This tender, flavorful slow cooker teriyaki chicken with broccoli rabe uses homemade paleo teriyaki sauce, and is even better than takeout! Serve it up with steamed rice for the ultimate balanced meal.

INGREDIENTS

CROCK POT CHICKEN TERIYAKI

2 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or olive oil)

1 medium yellow onion , diced

4 cloves garlic , minced

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (see note)

1 cup Paleo Teriaki Sauce(recipe below)

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 bunch Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe , chopped (see note)

PALEO TERIYAKI SAUCE

1 cup coconut aminos

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup orange juice

1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon honey(or pure maple syrup)

2 tablespoons fresh ginger , peeled and grated

4 cloves garlic , minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon tapioca flour , optional

FOR SERVING

cooked brown rice or quinoa

1 bunch green onion , chopped

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE TERIYAKI SAUCE

Add all the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside 1 cup of the sauce for the crock pot teriyaki chicken, and pour the rest of the teriyaki sauce (about 1 cup) into a saucepan. Heat to medium-high and bring teriyaki sauce to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the thick teriyaki sauce to a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve the crock pot chicken.

PREPARE THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Heat the grapeseed oil to medium-high in a medium non-stick skillet.

Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins turning brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and continue sautéing 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant. Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to your crock pot.

Place the raw chicken breasts on top of the sautéed onions in the crock pot and pour in the reserved 1 cup of teriyaki sauce, along with the chicken broth. Stir until broth and sauce are combined. Cover the crock pot and place on the lowest setting. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, leaving the juices in the crock pot. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then place it back in the crock pot. 

Add the chopped broccoli rabe to the crock pot. Cover and cook 1 hour more, or until broccoli rabe is tender. 

Serve teriyaki chicken over brown rice with desired amount of chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Drizzle desired amount of the thickened teriyaki sauce over the chicken and serve. Store leftover teriyaki sauce in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks