Description
Succulent slow cooker chicken teriyaki brings Japanese-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Tender chicken bathes in a sweet and savory sauce, promising a delightful meal you can easily create and savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Layer diced chicken evenly across the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger in a separate mixing bowl, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the seasoned liquid mixture directly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, cooking for 4-5 hours until chicken reaches optimal tenderness.
- Carefully transfer cooked chicken from the slow cooker onto a separate plate.
- While the slow cooker remains warm, gradually incorporate warm water into the existing sauce, stirring to create a smooth consistency.
- Gently return chicken pieces back into the teriyaki sauce, delicately tossing to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Plate the sauced chicken atop riced cauliflower for a low-carb base.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the dish for a vibrant garnish and added flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while the teriyaki chicken remains warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Trim chicken pieces uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust soy sauce sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce for heart-healthy meal preparation.
- Consider marinating chicken beforehand for deeper flavor infusion and more complex taste profile.
- Swap cauliflower rice with quinoa or brown rice for additional protein and nutritional variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 5 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg