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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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This Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful, family-friendly dinner made with tender chicken simmered in a sticky honey-soy garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy slow cooker recipe delivers sweet, savory, and satisfying results with minimal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, coating evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir to coat, and warm through for 10 minutes.
  9. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas during the last hour of cooking.
  • Swap chicken breasts for thighs for a richer flavor.
  • Make it spicy with a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • For a thicker glaze, add more cornstarch slurry as needed.
  • Leftovers keep well and freeze beautifully for future meals.

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