Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

 This easy slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe is a breeze to make! Just toss a few ingredients in your crockpot and let it do the work. The result is tender, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for serving over rice or in wraps.

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Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Equipment:

• Slow cooker (crockpot)
• Small bowl
• Whisk

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: Place the chicken in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using).
2. Cook Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
3. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
4. Thicken Sauce: Pour the liquid remaining in the slow cooker into a small saucepan. In the same small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
5. Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the thickened sauce. Stir to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions (if desired) and serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.