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slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki chicken is a very popular meal as it tastes delicious. Today, I'll be putting you on this slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe. If you're a fan of slow cooking to get tender and juicy meat, then you'll enjoy this dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs of chicken thigh or breast boneless and skinless
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • ½ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons of grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup of cold water
  • Sesame seed optional, as garnish
  • Sliced green onions optional, as garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker, and pour the whisked mixture above, over the chicken.
  • Cover the lid, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, and shred it with two forks.
  • Now, collect the teriyaki sauce left in the slow cooker, and pour it through a strainer into a skillet.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat, then allow to cook till it starts simmering.
  • Get a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water, and pour this mixture into the skillet.
  • Stir the skillet, and allow it to cook for a few minutes until it has thickened.
  • Pour this sauce over the shredded chicken. Viola, your tender teriyaki chicken is ready to serve. You can garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • If you're fortunate enough to have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • When reheating, do it in a skillet over medium-low heat, and if frozen, allow it to thaw overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 227kcalProtein: 25gFat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 479mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1.2mg
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