Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the perfect solution for a quick, delicious meal that requires minimal effort. This savory dish combines tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and spices. With just five minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you attend to other tasks. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe serves up to eight people, making it a fantastic option to impress guests without demanding too much of your time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mirin
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease your slow cooker.
- Mix all sauce ingredients (except cornstarch) in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken and mix with half of the thickened sauce.
- Serve with rice, stir-fried veggies, or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg