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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is tender, flavorful, and so easy to make! The sweet and savory teriyaki sauce is made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic, creating a perfect glaze over the juicy chicken. Serve it with rice and steamed vegetables for a delicious and effortless meal that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 kg (2 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional for extra depth)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Thickening the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving:

  • Cooked white or brown rice
  • Steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

🍗 Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Add Chicken to Slow Cooker:

    • Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.

  2. Make the Teriyaki Sauce:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.

  3. Pour Over Chicken:

    • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

⏲️ Cooking Method:

  1. Cook in Slow Cooker:

    • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (75°C / 165°F internal temperature).

  2. Shred the Chicken:

    • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.

🍯 Thicken the Sauce:

  1. Make the Cornstarch Slurry:

    • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth.

  2. Thicken the Sauce:

    • Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker.
    • Stir and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

  3. Combine Chicken with Sauce:

    • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix until well coated with the sauce.

🍽️ Serve:

  1. Plate the Dish:

    • Serve the honey teriyaki chicken over cooked rice.
    • Add a side of steamed broccoli or vegetables for a complete meal.

  2. Garnish:

    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze the cooked and cooled chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Reheating Tip: Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/slow-cooker-honey-teriyaki-chicken/