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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Shredded teriyaki chicken cooked in a slow cooker in a sweet-savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 cupchicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cupteriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 cupbrown sugar
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cupsoy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup chicken broth, ½ cup teriyaki sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 5 minced garlic cloves until the brown sugar begins to dissolve.
  2. Add 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  3. Transfer the chicken and all of the sauce into the slow cooker, arranging the breasts in a single layer if possible.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink and it shreds easily).
  5. Using two forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker or on a cutting board, then return any juices to the slow cooker and stir so the shredded chicken is coated with sauce.
  6. Serve the shredded chicken with extra sauce spooned over if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Notes

Do not add salt.There is no need to add salt to the sauce and chicken mixture. The soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and chicken broth have enough salt in them to season the whole dish.
Keep the chicken warm.Some of the newer crockpots have timers, which is really helpful. It’s important not to let the chicken come to room temperature and stay there for more than 4 hours.
Temp the chicken.For food safety, use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is fully cooked. It needs to have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
Add vegetables for extra nutrition:You can add vegetables like sliced bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli to the slow cooker along with the chicken for extra nutrition and flavor. Just make sure to cut them into bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly.