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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Home Dining

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken and sticky glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken (Breast or Thighs) Juicier chicken thighs enhance flavor
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium is recommended
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced) Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (Minced or Ground) Fresh ginger adds warmth
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening sauce
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Vegetables (Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Carrots, etc.) Fresh vegetables for crunch and nutrition
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice Serve over white or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting your chicken into bite-sized chunks and place them in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger.
  3. Stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce, then pour it over the chicken.
  4. Cover the slow cooker, cooking on high for 5 hours or low for 10 hours.
  5. With 30 minutes left, stir in vegetables and cover to steam.
  6. Once done, serve over rice with extra teriyaki sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Choose chicken thighs for juiciness, taste sauce before cooking, and use seasonal veggies for freshness.

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