Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful, stress-free dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a savory and slightly sweet meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe allows your slow cooker to work its magic, resulting in juicy, flavorful chicken coated in a luscious teriyaki sauce. The blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey creates an irresistible taste that the whole family will adore. Serve it over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or in tacos for a fun twist. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this meal is as convenient as it is delicious.
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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until tender.
- Remove chicken and shred using forks.
- Strain remaining sauce into a saucepan and heat on medium-high until simmering.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water; add to the sauce to thicken.
- Pour thickened sauce over shredded chicken and toss gently.
- Serve with garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (high) or 5-6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg