Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Tender chicken and bell peppers slow cooked in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ~2-3 chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper stem and seeds removed and sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper stem and seeds removed and sliced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ~1 tablespoon sesame seeds for topping
- sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts and bell peppers to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3-3 ½ hours until the chicken is tender and shreddable.
- Whisk together the water and cornstarch, and then add to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 more minutes, until thickened.
- Serve over rice topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1824mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1914IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg