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Tender Honey Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • 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
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is an easy and flavorful dish made by slow cooking boneless skinless chicken breasts in a sweet and savory honey teriyaki sauce. The tender shredded chicken combined with a thickened teriyaki glaze is perfect for serving over rice and garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds for an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Thickening Mixture

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Optional Garnishes

  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your 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 the soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, pepper, and ground ginger until well combined.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Shred the Chicken: When the chicken is cooked through, remove the breasts from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Shred the chicken finely using two forks and set aside.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the sauce in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue whisking and bring the sauce to a boil, letting it thicken for about 2 minutes.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and pour the thickened sauce over it. Stir well to coat all the chicken in the sauce. Serve the honey teriyaki chicken over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or stir-fried greens for a complete meal.
  • If you want a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili flakes to the sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Find it online: https://cozydumpling.com/tender-honey-teriyaki-chicken-recipe/