Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
This delicious Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe has all the convenience of your favorite takeout that's easily made at home in your slow cooker.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-3 1/2 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. (high is recommended).
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred into large chunks with two forks.
- Pour the sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer and into a medium saucepan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until dissolved. Whisk into the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes or just until sauce has thickened.
- Place the chicken back into the slow cooker, pour in the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg