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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey teriyaki sauce. Easy to prepare, perfect for busy days, and delicious served with rice and vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg 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
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 pieces green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  • Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix to coat with the thickened sauce.
  • Serve over cooked rice with steamed vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g
Keyword Chicken, Honey Teriyaki Chicken, Slow Cooker
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