teriyaki chicken

6-8 servings  prep: 15 min.  cook:  4 hours

ingredients
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken tenders
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 1/2 teaspoons cold water
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

directions
Place chicken in a 4-quart slow cooker.  In a large bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper.  Pour over chicken.  Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Remove chicken to a serving platter;  keep warm.  Skim fat from cooking juices;  transfer to a small saucepan.  Bring liquid to a boil.  Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.  Gradually stir into the pan.  Bring to a boil;  cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve with chicken and rice if desired.

adapted from Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - tasteofhome.com