Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that transforms tender chicken into a comforting dish. With minimal effort, this recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious meal any night of the week. The glossy teriyaki sauce, combined with fresh garlic and ginger, creates an irresistible aroma that will have your family gathering around the table in no time. Served over rice or noodles, this dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough for various sides and additions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mince garlic and ginger finely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine with sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and top with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg