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black bowl filled with rice topped with shredded teriyaki chicken topped with green onions and sesame seeds
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Here’s a simple dish that will work for everyone! With a few steps and only a handful of ingredients, Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken can be ready in just a few hours. Serve with rice and veggies for a takeout-worthy meal!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Japanese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 206kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Add chicken to slow cooker
  • Whisk together all remaining ingredients, except for cornstarch
  • Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then whisk into sauce
  • Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
  • Remove chicken, shred, and return to sauce
  • Serve with rice or veggies and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge if needed and reheat in the microwave.
  • Add red pepper flakes to increase spice.
  • To thicken the sauce, pour into a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg