Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2½–3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.
- Shred the chicken if desired and serve over steamed rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during the last hour of cooking. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for an appealing finish. This recipe is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
