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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Savor Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a delicious and effortless Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken that's rich in flavor and perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch strips
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or agave syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons Water room temperature
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken strips into the slow cooker. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir gently.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  5. Combine cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.
  9. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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