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Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken That Doubles as Dinner Bliss

Enjoy the delightful Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken that's easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Substitution Note: Feel free to swap in boneless, skinless thighs or chicken breasts, just reduce cooking time accordingly.
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce For a healthier option, opt for low-sodium soy sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar In a pinch, you can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Honey You can interchange it with brown sugar or even maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) If fresh garlic is out of reach, garlic powder works just fine.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) Substitute with ground ginger if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional: You can omit it to keep the dish lighter.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Be sure to mix with cold water first to avoid lumps.
For Serving
  • 3 cups Brown Rice Alternatively, cauliflower rice is an excellent low-carb substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions For garnishing.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnishing.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until thoroughly combined and the sugar dissolves. Set it aside.
  2. Place the chicken thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  5. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer, and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the saucepan with the thickened teriyaki sauce and stir well to coat.
  7. Serve the Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken over brown rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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