Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a delicious and satisfying meal without the fuss. This easy recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep time, allowing you to toss everything in the slow cooker and get on with your day. The result? Tender, juicy chicken infused with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce that your family will love. Serve it over steamed rice, alongside stir-fried veggies, or in lettuce wraps for a customizable dinner experience that fits any palate. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil.
- Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks; set aside.
- Strain the remaining sauce into a saucepan and thicken it with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Mix half of the thickened sauce back into the shredded chicken and serve with reserved sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg