Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner, marrying convenience with rich, mouthwatering flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a savory sauce made from garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, creating a dish that practically cooks itself in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, this versatile meal can be served over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps. With its sweet and tangy notes, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Enjoy a taste of homemade Asian cuisine without the hassle!
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 chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour sauce over chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
- Strain the sauce into a saucepan; simmer over medium-high heat.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water until dissolved; add to sauce to thicken.
- Toss shredded chicken with thickened sauce and serve with toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High (3 hours) or Low (5-6 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg