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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for an easy dinner. The chicken is cooked tender in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce made with honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and aromatic spices, then shredded and coated in a thickened sauce. Serve it over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnish (Optional)

  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Make 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.
  3. Cook Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Shred Chicken: Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and place on a plate. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  5. Thicken Sauce: Pour the cooking sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly whisk this mixture into the sauce in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue whisking as the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 2 minutes.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Serve the honey teriyaki chicken over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
  • Adjust honey amount for sweetness preference.
  • If you don’t have rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower salt version.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or over noodles for variety.

Find it online: https://linadinner.com/slow-cooker-honey-teriyaki-chicken-recipe/