Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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My Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is a great tasting chicken dish that the whole family can enjoy. I make my own Easy Teriyaki Sauce in a matter of minutes, then it’s over to the slow cooker to do all the hard work. Serve with a side of broccoli and steamed rice for the perfect easy dinner any night of the week.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

I love dishes like this Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken, they are the perfect dish to make mid week as hands on prep time is minimal.

I have made Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Breast using the tenderloin cut, but you could use chicken breast or even chicken thighs, all these cuts would work in this dish.

This is my Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe as I make my own teriyaki sauce, using low sodium soy sauce. As with all recipes, making your own sauce, rather than buying store bought sauce, ensures you have control over the amount of salt and sugar you add.

I have served this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli and some steamed rice, but you can serve yours with any stir fried vegetable side that your family enjoy eating. Make the dish your own!

How to make my Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki recipe:

• Gather and prepare the ingredients.
• Add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, white vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and black pepper to a measuring cup or small bowl and whisk to combine.

• Place the chicken tenderloins in the bottom of a slow cooker.

• Pour the sauce over the chicken.

• Cover the pot and cook on the high setting for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.

• The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165F degrees when fully cooked.
• Use a large slotted spoon to scoop out all of the pieces of chicken and place them in a serving dish.

• Use two forks to shred the meat and set aside.

• To make the sauce, pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and warm water.

• Pour the cornflour mixture into the saucepan and allow the sauce to come to a simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

• Remove the pot from the heat and pour the sauce over the shredded chicken.

• Toss to ensure that the chicken is completely coated in the teriyaki sauce.
• Serve warm garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki recipe ingredients:

• CHICKEN: I have used boneless and skinless tenderloins but you can use chicken breasts or even some boneless and skinless chicken thighs.
• SOY SAUCE: I use a low sodium soy sauce as I like to control the amount of salt in the dish. You can substitute with regular light soy sauce.
• SWEET: I use a combination of honey and brown sugar to add sweetness to the sauce. You could swap the honey for maple syrup which would work here too.
• VINEGAR: I have used white vinegar, but you could also use a rice based vinegar in this recipe.
• OIL: 2 teaspoons of sesame oil add great depth of smoky flavor to the teriyaki sauce.
• FLAVORINGS: I use minced garlic, dried ginger and black pepper to flavor the sauce.
• CORNSTARCH: Once the chicken has cooked, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch is mixed with water and used to thicken the teriyaki sauce, just before serving.

Serving suggestion:

I like to serve my Chicken Teriyaki with a garnish of some toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Alongside I serve some simple steamed or fried rice and some stir-fried green veggies like broccoli or bok choy.

FAQs:

What is Teriyaki Sauce?

A teriyaki sauce is a sauce made with soy sauce, sugar and ginger, it will often also contain sake or mirin. You can buy teriyaki sauce in most stores, or Asian supermarkets. However, I have made my own teriyaki sauce for this recipe.

What does teriyaki sauce taste like?

Teriyaki sauce is sweet, salty and slightly tangy, it adds great flavor to food.

Is Teriyaki Sauce the same as Teriyaki Marinade?

A teriyaki marinade is a marinade made using teriyaki sauce along with other ingredients to infuse flavor into meat, seafood or vegetables by allowing them to sit and marinate for a few hours.

How to store Teriyaki Chicken:

How to store leftover Chicken Teriyaki:

Leftover teriyaki chicken can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, simply place the chicken into a small pot, over a medium heat, until warmed through. To stop the chicken from drying out just add a little extra sauce.

Can I freeze Teriyaki Chicken?

Yes, once cooked and cooled the chicken can be placed in an airtight container and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before warming the chicken and serving.

Why not try some of these great slow cooker recipes here at When is Dinner:

• Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Chicken & Rice Soup
• Tomato Soup
• Lasagna Soup
• Garlic Parmesan Chicken
• Beef Stew

 

These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe:

Crock-Pot Cook & Carry 6-Quart Oval Portable Manual Slow Cooker | Stainless Steel (SCCPVL600S)Reynolds Kitchens Premium Slow Cooker Liners – 13 x 21 Inch, 2 Packages of 6 Liners (12 Total)Teriyaki Recipes: A Teriyaki Cookbook with Delicious Teriyaki RecipesThe Asian Barbecue Book: From Teriyaki to TandooriThe Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook