Description
A simple and delicious slow cooker recipe for teriyaki chicken that requires minimal effort and results in tender, flavorful meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, adjusting according to the saltiness of the teriyaki sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is opaque and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and let it absorb the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Can be adapted with different proteins or spices. Leftovers can be reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, teriyaki chicken, easy recipe