Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken, a Japanese traditional recipe based on soy sauce prepared in a slow cooker that makes the meat very tender and flavorful.
This chicken dish is enhanced by teriyaki sauce, a condiment made from soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
Preparation in a slow cooker makes this recipe really simple: after preparing the sauce, everything is placed in the pot, covered, and left to cook without ever uncovering or needing to check the cooking.
At the end of the recipe in the FAQ section, I have answered some frequently asked questions about this preparation, especially on substitutions and cooking methods on a traditional stove. If you have other doubts, leave a comment or use the contact form.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 251.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.53 (g) of which sugars 21.83 (g)
- Proteins 29.62 (g)
- Fat 3.77 (g) of which saturated 0.75 (g)of which unsaturated 2.89 (g)
- Fibers 0.28 (g)
- Sodium 1,740.82 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
- 1.1 lbs chicken breast (whole)
- to taste sesame seeds
- to taste chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsps ginger powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsps sesame oil
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water (cold)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
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Recipe for Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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Start preparing the slow cooker teriyaki chicken by weighing the cornstarch into a bowl and dissolving it in cold water poured slowly.
Add the rest of the sauce ingredients to the water and cornstarch mixture and mix everything with the whisk until smooth.
Clean the chicken breast from any bones or cartilage.
Place it in the slow cooker.
For convenience, I split it in half, but it’s not necessary.
Also place the previously prepared teriyaki sauce in the pot.
Cover with the lid.
Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Shred the chicken with two forks, even better if you have pulled pork claws.
Transfer the slow cooker teriyaki chicken to plates and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or the green part of a scallion.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
I have difficulty finding rice vinegar, can I substitute it?
You can use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Can I use another oil instead of sesame oil?
Yes, you can use peanut or sunflower seed oil.
What can I serve this chicken with?
You can serve teriyaki chicken with plain rice or noodles.
How long should I cook this chicken on the stovetop?
About 30-40 minutes over low heat.
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