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Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
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This Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe is a flavorful and easy Asian-inspired dish that features tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a busy day, simply set it in the slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal ready to be served over rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Teryaki Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Thickening Agent:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Garnish and Serving:

  • sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • cooked white or brown rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken in the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
  2. Make Teriyaki Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked and tender.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken, shred or slice. Whisk together cornstarch and water, add to sauce in Crock-Pot, cook until thickened.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return chicken to Crock-Pot, coat in sauce. Serve over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For added vegetables, stir in steamed broccoli or snap peas just before serving.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.

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