Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features succulent chicken simmered in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce that balances sweet and savory flavors beautifully. With minimal preparation, your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing you to enjoy tender chicken that’s bursting with flavor. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a wholesome meal, or include steamed vegetables for added nutrition. Whether you’re preparing dinner for the family or meal prepping for the week, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- For thicker sauce (optional), mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce; cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2-3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg