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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a deliciously easy and flavorful way to prepare tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Cooked low and slow for maximum flavor and tenderness, this dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or meal prep. The sauce is thickened and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an authentic touch, best served over rice.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

Sauce

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

Thickening Mixture

  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnishes (Optional)

  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, pepper, and ground ginger until smooth and well combined.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the remaining cooking sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the sauce over medium-high heat. Continue whisking as the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce on top. Stir well to coat all the chicken. Serve the honey teriyaki chicken hot, over rice if desired, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before slow cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and freeze nicely.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness by varying honey and soy sauce amounts according to taste.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours (depending on slow cooker setting)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

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