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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked low and slow with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce made from garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. The sauce is thickened at the end for a perfect glossy finish, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, making it an easy and delicious meal for any day of the week.

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 the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are laid out in a single layer for even cooking.
  2. Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  3. Cook the chicken: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat finely.
  5. Strain the sauce: Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a fine strainer into a saucepan to remove solids.
  6. Thicken the sauce: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the strained sauce to a simmer. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  7. Combine and serve: Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken and toss well to coat all pieces evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can adjust cooking time depending on your slow cooker model and chicken thickness.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt content and flavor balance.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce mixture.
  • Serve the teriyaki chicken over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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