Description
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a family favorite that delivers on flavor and convenience. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce infused with garlic and ginger. Perfectly paired with rice or stir-fried veggies, it’s an easy weeknight meal that transforms any dinner into a delightful experience. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delicious aroma filling your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry.
- Mince garlic and ginger, then combine in a bowl with soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over rice or vegetables and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear chicken in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. - Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or beef for variations. - Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to enhance nutrition and color.