Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is an easy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken infused with a rich, sweet, and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this effortless slow cooker meal pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or veggies.
Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sauce:
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, minced
- Toasted sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Thickening (Optional):
- Cornstarch
- Cold water
- Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Arrange Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cook:
- Low: 4-5 hours
- High: 2-3 hours
- Shred Chicken: Remove and shred the chicken using two forks.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into the sauce, and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Combine & Serve: Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mix with sauce, and serve over rice or noodles. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Spicy Option: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Vegetable Additions: Bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas can be added in the last hour.
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Storage:
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a pan over low heat or microwave in short intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) / 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
