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The Best Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

The Best Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is made with tender shredded chicken breasts simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce of soy, honey, and ginger. Finished with sesame seeds and green onions, it's a simple yet flavorful Asian-inspired meal perfect over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 227
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • saucepan
  • forks for shredding chicken
  • strainer
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  6. Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.
  7. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved, then add to the pan.
  9. Cook for 1–2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  10. Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

For best results, use low-sodium soy sauce to balance flavor. You can thicken the sauce further by simmering longer or add a dash of sriracha for heat. Serve over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.