Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is a flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sauce. With hints of garlic and ginger, this recipe transforms busy weeknights into delightful culinary experiences. Colorful vegetables enhance the presentation, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Whether served over rice or wrapped in lettuce, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger in a little oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- In the slow cooker, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the slow cooker; coat well with the sauce.
- Toss in mixed vegetables for color and nutrition.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg