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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Chicken breasts are slowly cooked in a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. The sauce is thickened shortly before serving and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a perfect balance of taste and texture, ideal for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 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

Thickening & Garnish

  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread evenly for consistent cooking.
  2. Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar until fully combined.
  3. Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, coating them well.
  4. Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks for easy mixing with the sauce.
  6. Strain Sauce: Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a fine strainer into a saucepan to remove solids for a smooth sauce.
  7. Simmer Sauce: Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the strained sauce to a gentle simmer.
  8. Prepare Thickening Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water, stirring well until smooth.
  9. Thicken Sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce and bring it to a boil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  10. Toss Chicken with Sauce and Garnish: Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken, tossing to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the dish.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker model, so check tenderness accordingly.
  • For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer longer after adding cornstarch.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/slow-cooker-teriyaki-chicken-recipe/