Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki
Teriyaki is a popular Japanese sauce made from soy, brown sugar, ginger and vinegar (or mirin). Usually served with chicken, teriyaki is an extra delicious dish that everyone in the house will love. For a vegetarian alternative, try using tofu instead of a chicken or load your slow cooker up with hearty root vegetables.
This recipe is also a part of our Slow Cooked Collection.
Ingredients
Method
- 400g chicken breast, diced
- ¼ onion, diced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tsp dried sesame seeds
Ingredients for side dishes
- 400g udon noodles
- 1 broccoli
- Place ingredients in a slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on low.
- If there is quite a bit of liquid, thicken with 2 Tbsp flour mixed with a small amount of water and stir through, cook on high for 10-15 mins to thicken up. Add more flour/water mix if needed.
- Cut your broccoli into equal sized florets and steam until just soft, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the udon noodles per packet instructions.
- Serve hot!
Tips
- To serve, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.
- Don’t like udon noodles? Substitute with white or fried rice.
- To save even more time with preparation, you can add all your ingredients to a large ziplock bag and freeze until you're ready to use it. Defrost the night before.
FAQs:
How long does slow cooker chicken last?
If stored properly (in a ziplock storage bag or sealed container), the cooked chicken can last three to four days in the refrigerator.
How do you keep chicken from getting stringy in a slow cooker?
If you cook the chicken on low for too long it will become stringy and mushy in texture.