Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is going to become your favourite chicken dinner! Incredibly easy to prepare, packed with flavour and slimming friendly too.
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large onions , sliced thinly
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or ½ tbsp garlic paste
- Thumb sized piece fresh ginger , grated or ½ tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar replace with low sodium soy sauce if preferred
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (Mirin) or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup (220g) Teriyaki sauce
- 6 large chicken breasts or 10 skinless chicken thighs
To serve
- 6 green onions , (scallions) finely sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced onions to your slow cooker to create a “bed” for your chicken. The onions will melt into the sauce so don’t be scared by the amount!2 large onions
- Sprinkle with the salt and garlic powder. Add the minced garlic, ginger, balsamic and rice wine vinegar and teriyaki sauce. Give everything a good stir.1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, 3 cloves garlic , Thumb sized piece fresh ginger, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (Mirin) , 1 cup (220g) Teriyaki sauce
- Add the chicken breasts and coat in the sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks.6 large chicken breasts
- Add the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine into the sauce. Cook for another hour on HIGH.
- Check the seasoning and serve over rice with chopped spring onions and a sprikling of sesame seeds.6 green onions , 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
