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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken served in a white bowl over rice, with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in the Crockpot with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60ml) low sodium soy sauce Note 1
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • ⅓ cup (110g) honey
  • 3 tablespoons mirin or rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1½ lb (700g) chicken breasts boneless skinless, Note 2
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or jug, combine soy sauce, water, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, and give it a whisk.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce you just made in the small bowl over the chicken.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 2-2.5 hours or on low for 6 hours.
  • The chicken is ready when the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F/74°C with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Take the chicken out of the crockpot and shred it.
  • Remove the sauce from the slow cooker, strain it, and add it to a small saucepan.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk together.
  • On medium high heat, heat the sauce. Then, add in a cornstarch slurry. Bring the mixture to a boil, and whisk until the sauce thickens.
  • Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce.
  • Serve the extra saucy chicken with cooked jasmine rice, quinoa, brown rice, or fried rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  1. This recipe was tested with soy sauce, substitute with tamari sauce for a gluten-free option.
  2. Chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts, but make sure to trim off any excess fat.
  3. Storing: Fridge - If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Freezer - You can freeze the leftovers in a sealed container for 3-4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the microwave or cook in a saucepan for 10 minutes. You can also freeze uncooked teriyaki chicken, by adding all of the ingredients in a Ziploc bag, seal it and freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/slow-cooker-teriyaki-chicken/