Teriyaki Chicken Cooked Slowly

 

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious and stress-free dinner option that brings the rich and savory flavors of homemade teriyaki sauce to your table. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or any day when you want to enjoy a comforting dish without much hassle.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of chopped, skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (for garnish)

Preparations

Get the Slow Cooker Ready

1. Fill the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker with the chopped chicken.

Blend the Sauce

1. In a mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and minced garlic well.
2. Cover the chicken in the slow cooker with this mixture.

Cook

1. Turn the slow cooker down to low and cover. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 hours, or until it’s cooked through and tender.

Make the Sauce Thicker

1. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker after it’s done.
2. Stir the warm water and cornstarch together to create a smooth slurry.
3. To thicken the teriyaki sauce, gently whisk in the cornstarch mixture while the slow cooker is on the warm setting, being careful to stir well to prevent lumps.

Mix and Present

1. Put the chicken back in the slow cooker and give it a good toss to coat it in the thickened sauce.
2. Scatter finely sliced green onions over top for color and taste.

Serving Suggestions

• For a full supper, serve the teriyaki chicken with your preferred veggies over a bed of steamed rice.

Adaptations and Ideas for Serving

• Add Vegetables: To give the slow cooker a vegetable boost during the final hour of cooking, add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
• Spicy Twist: Add a tablespoon of sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce mixture.
• Other Sweeteners: Use honey or maple syrup in place of brown sugar for a different type of sweetness.
• Serving Suggestions: In addition to rice, this teriyaki chicken tastes great over noodles or, for a lighter alternative, over a bed of mixed greens.

Enjoy!

The rich, delicious flavors of homemade teriyaki sauce enhance your dining experience while also making dinner preparation easier with this recipe for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. It’s a filling, stress-free dinner that works well any day of the week. Try this dish and see for yourself how good homemade Asian food can taste!