Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup soy sauce
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
– 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
– 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
– 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
– Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
Creating Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until well mixed.
3. Pour Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s well coated.
4. Set Temperature: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
5. Check Doneness: About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, check the chicken. It should be tender and easily shredded.
6. Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high.
7. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
8. Return Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the sauce.
9. Serve: Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
These steps will guide you to create an incredibly flavorful dish that’s sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 28g