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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked slowly with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. The chicken is shredded and coated with a glossy teriyaki sauce, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect served over rice, this recipe offers a convenient and satisfying Asian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 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

Thickening Slurry & Garnish

  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and sauce mixture: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  2. Cook the chicken: Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
  4. Strain and thicken the sauce: Pour the remaining 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 separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water until dissolved, then pour this mixture into the simmering sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.
  5. Combine and garnish: Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
  6. Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or your favorite grains for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can cook the chicken on HIGH for faster results or on LOW for more tender, flavorful meat.
  • Using low sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of honey and brown sugar to your taste.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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