Simple Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is tender, shredded chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy, honey, ginger, and garlic. Served over rice, it's an easy, satisfying crock pot dinner everyone loves.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- small bowl for mixing sauce
- whisk
- saucepan for thickening sauce
- strainer
- tongs or forks for shredding chicken
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved. Pour the cornstarch into the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes or until thickened.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt level. For a thicker sauce, add a little extra cornstarch slurry at the end. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.