Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal. This easy recipe combines succulent chicken breasts with a delightful blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, creating a savory sauce that perfectly coats the shredded chicken. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, simply set your slow cooker and let it do the work. Serve this delightful dish over rice, in wraps, or on salads for a healthy and satisfying dinner everyone will adore.
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 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Pour sauce mixture over the chicken ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and thicken it by simmering with cornstarch mixed with cold water.
- Combine shredded chicken with thickened sauce and serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or up to 6 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg