Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Description
This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken relies on a simple blend of marinade ingredients poured over chicken breasts and cooked in a slow cooker to achieve tenderness and flavor infusion. The sauce made from garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar simmers together as the meat cooks, blending savory and sweet notes. After cooking, the chicken is shredded to absorb the sauce more thoroughly.
The sauce is strained and thickened with a cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy glaze that coats the shredded chicken evenly. Finishing touches of sesame seeds and sliced green onions add texture and a mild crunch. This preparation yields juicy chicken with a balanced teriyaki flavor, suited for casual meals.
Serving this chicken with rice or steamed vegetables works well to complete the meal. The slow cooker method frees time and develops deep flavor without constant attention, making it practical for home cooking. The recipe's straightforward approach uses common ingredients and techniques to produce a reliably tender dish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water cold
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce sesame oil and rice vinegar.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.
- Place the saucepan on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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