Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious and effortless way to enjoy rich Asian flavors right at your dinner table. With just five minutes of prep time, this slow-cooked dish transforms tender chicken breasts into a savory meal infused with the perfect balance of sweet and umami. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, serve it over steamed rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. The convenience of the slow cooker means less mess and easy cleanup, allowing you to relish every bite without stress.
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
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease a large slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, powdered ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, and sesame oil; whisk until well mixed.
- Add chicken breasts and turn to coat with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until easily shredable.
- Remove chicken; shred using two forks and keep warm.
- Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch with water; add to strained sauce and bring to a boil while stirring until thickened.
- Combine half of the thickened sauce with the shredded chicken and serve with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 758mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg