Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful, hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, sweet, and savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, delivering mouthwatering flavors with minimal effort. The slow cooking method ensures that each bite of chicken is infused with the aromatic notes of garlic and ginger, making it an irresistible meal option. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in wraps for a versatile dining experience that pleases both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Strain the sauce into a saucepan and heat until simmering. Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the pan; boil until thickened.
- Combine shredded chicken with the thickened sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or 5–6 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg