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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce sesame oil and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  6. Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.
  7. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved.
  9. Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
  10. Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 542mg (23%) Potassium 479mg (14%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 542mg 23%
Potassium 479mg 10%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.