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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

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 hours or LOW for 5-6 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 to 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.

Notes

Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 479mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Healthy Cooking, Slow Cooker, Teriyaki Chicken, Weeknight Meals
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