Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

By Lori

6 Person

250 Minutes

227 Calories

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!

Ingredients

2 tbsp. sliced green onions
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. ginger minced
2 tsp. garlic minced
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method

01

Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
02

In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce sesame oil and rice vinegar.
03

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
04

Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
05

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
06

Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.
07

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
08

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved.
09

Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
10

Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

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( By Lori )

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!

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