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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is an easy weeknight dinner made with tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. This hands-off recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal prep and is perfect for busy families and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 227
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
  • Cooked long grain white rice
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, orange marmalade, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken and cover with lid.
  4. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
  6. Strain remaining sauce into a saucepan.
  7. Whisk cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry.
  8. Add slurry to sauce and bring to a boil, cooking until thickened.
  9. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and pour thickened sauce over chicken.
  10. Toss gently to coat and serve over rice with sesame seeds.

Notes

For best results, cook chicken breasts whole and avoid overcooking to prevent dryness. Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier texture.