Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate solution for a flavorful and hassle-free dinner. With just 5 minutes of preparation, this tender chicken dish simmers in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce that perfectly complements rice or vegetables. Designed for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to master, making it an ideal choice for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining guests, this slow cooker delight guarantees satisfaction with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mirin
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil (do not add cornstarch yet).
- Add chicken breasts and coat them with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until easily shredded.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
- Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch with cool water and incorporate it into the strained sauce.
- Boil over medium heat until thickened.
- Mix half of the thickened sauce with shredded chicken; reserve the rest for serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 881mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 73mg