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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken for Easy Family Dinners

Discover how to make Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken, a delicious and easy family dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/3 cup honey maple syrup can serve as vegan substitute
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar apple cider vinegar is a great alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh grated or ground ginger to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water before adding to sauce
  • 1/2 cup water adjust as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Evenly scatter the diced yellow onion and freshly minced garlic over the chicken thighs.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, black pepper, and grated ginger until well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Once cooked, carefully transfer the chicken to a bowl and pour the sauce into a saucepan.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat to concentrate flavors, reducing for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Whisk together cornstarch with water, then slowly add this to the boiling sauce while stirring constantly.
  8. Return the chicken back into the slow cooker and coat it well with the thickened sauce, then serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed jasmine rice or in wraps. Can garnish with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and sliced scallions.

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