Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is a simple and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey teriyaki sauce, resulting in flavorful, shredded chicken that’s perfect for serving over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Green onions, optional garnish
- Sesame seeds, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¾ teaspoon ground ginger.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly whisk into the sauce on medium-high heat. Continue to whisk and let it boil until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and pour the sauce on top, stirring to coat.
- Serve: Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier teriyaki sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.
- Serve with steamed vegetables like broccoli or carrots for a complete meal.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
