Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken (Printable Version)

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 pounds chicken breasts

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup honey
03 - ¾ cup soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
05 - ¼ cup mirin
06 - ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ To thicken

11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 1 tablespoon cool water

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Grease the container of a large slow cooker.
02 - Add the sauce ingredients in the order listed into the prepared container of the slow cooker and whisk to combine. DO NOT ADD the cornstarch and water mixture!
03 - Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn to coat.
04 - Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours or until chicken is easily shredded with a fork.
05 - Remove chicken from the crockpot and place it into a medium serving dish. Do not discard the sauce. Shred the chicken with two forks. Cover and set aside.
06 - Set a fine mesh strainer over a 4-quart saucepan and carefully pour sauce through the strainer into the saucepan.
07 - Mix cornstarch in water and add to the sauce, stirring or whisking until fully incorporated. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened.
08 - Mix half of the sauce into the shredded chicken, and save half of the sauce for serving.
09 - Serve with rice, stir-fried veggies, or your favorite Asian salad!

# Additional Notes:

01 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
02 - Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a different texture.
03 - Use gluten-free soy sauce to maintain the gluten-free diet compatibility.
04 - Mirin is an essential ingredient and should not be omitted or substituted.