Description
A flavorful and easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe featuring tender shredded chicken breasts simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Perfect for a hands-off meal that’s great served over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Thickening & Garnish
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for even cooking.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks, ensuring you discard any excess liquid remaining with the meat.
- Strain the Sauce: Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan to remove solids, then place the saucepan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then slowly pour the mixture into the saucepan with the strained teriyaki sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glaze consistency.
- Combine and Garnish: Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the shredded chicken and toss well to coat the meat evenly. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a simple, hands-off recipe ideal for busy days, producing tender shredded chicken infused with sweet and savory flavors.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a delicious and filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 542 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
