Description
A fragrant dish harmonizing the richness of Asian teriyaki with comforting flavors, perfect for busy days or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with that fragrant sauce.
- Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, letting it soak up all that delicious sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then add it to the remaining sauce in the crockpot and stir well. Leave on high for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to combine and ensure everything is heated through.
- Serve it over rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions for a beautiful finish.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight in teriyaki sauce and adjust sauce thickness with cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg