Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families. With only 5 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you tackle other tasks. This savory dish features tender chicken breasts bathed in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Enjoy it served over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply need a comforting dinner at home, this easy recipe promises to deliver an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mirin
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic powder, and sesame oil in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken breasts and coat them in the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken and strain the remaining sauce into a saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch with water; add to strained sauce and cook until thickened.
- Combine half of the thickened sauce with shredded chicken and serve with rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg