Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Yield: 4 SERVINGS Prep Time: 10 MINUTES Cook Time: 5 HOURS Total Time: 5 HOURS 10 MINUTES
Serve this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken over rice, you don’t want any of that delicious, sticky sauce going to waste. And because we are all trying to be healthier this time of year make sure to serve lots of fresh stir fried vegetables on the side.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or leg quarters)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Pour over chicken and cook on low 4-5 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, chop into cubes, and set aside.
- Strain the cooking liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl whisk cornstarch and water until combined.
- Slowly add cornstarch mixture to boiling liquid and reduce to a simmer. Allow sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes then toss the chicken back in.
- Coat chicken with sauce and let heat through.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 2g; Trans Fat 0g; Unsaturated Fat 5g; Cholesterol 193mg; Sodium 1924mg; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 1g; Sugar 11g; Protein 73g