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Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Ultimate Delight

This Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a delicious fusion of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, achieved through a carefully balanced blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. The slow-cooked chicken is moist, tender, and packed with flavor, making it the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional
  • Chopped green onions for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ground ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure the breasts are fully submerged.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it evenly with the sauce.
  7. Serve the Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, use high-quality, boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Carefully adjusting the ratios of soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar is the key to achieving a perfectly balanced teriyaki sauce. The addition of garlic and ground ginger adds depth and complexity to the overall taste. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated as needed.