Description
Sweet, sticky, and slow-cooked to perfection, this easy crock pot teriyaki chicken is a no-fuss dinner winner your family will love.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
¼ cup honey (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, mirin, garlic, ginger, and onion powder in the slow cooker insert.
2. Place chicken into the sauce and turn to coat.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until fork-tender.
4. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or a mixer.
5. Strain the sauce into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
6. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water; whisk until thickened.
7. Toss half the sauce with the shredded chicken and reserve the rest for serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier texture.
Mirin adds essential flavor—don’t skip it.
Make extra sauce for rice or dipping veggies.
Freezes well for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1404mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 73mg