Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is a deliciously easy recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce made from honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is perfect for a comforting dinner served over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Garnish (optional)
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
- Make 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 until well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks. Set the shredded chicken aside.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour the remaining sauce into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Combine and serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over it. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Serve the teriyaki chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for a complete meal.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less cornstarch slurry as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
