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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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๐Ÿ— This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken offers a hands-off cooking method for busy weeknights, letting the flavors meld beautifully over time.
๐Ÿš Enjoy a sweet and savory dish that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, making mealtime both simple and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 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

– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

– 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

1-First, place the 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker as directed. In a small bowl, whisk together the 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, and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar until smooth.

2-Pour this mixture over the chicken, cover the slow cooker, and set it to cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours. Once done, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks for that tender texture. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, simmer it over medium-high heat, and thicken it by adding a mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water.

3-After shredding the chicken, mix it back with the thickened sauce to coat evenly. The total preparation takes about 10 minutes, with cooking time ranging from 3 to 6 hours, so plan ahead for your schedule. Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions right before serving over steamed rice.

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Notes

๐Ÿง‚ Use low sodium soy sauce or substitute with coconut aminos to reduce salt.
๐Ÿ— Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
๐Ÿฅฆ Add vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, or bell peppers in the last 25 to 30 minutes of cooking to maintain their texture.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
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  • Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 227
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 542mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg