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Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

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A quick and healthy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over rice with vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier texture)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry to thicken sauce)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
  • Steamed or roasted vegetables (broccoli florets, snap peas, shredded carrots)
  • Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until fully combined.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it back into the sauce.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook on high for another 15 minutes to thicken. Add a splash of water if too thick.
  7. While the sauce thickens, cook jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions. Steam or roast vegetables separately.
  8. Assemble bowls by spooning rice, topping with shredded teriyaki chicken, and adding vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Do not skip the cornstarch slurry to avoid watery sauce. Cook vegetables separately to maintain texture. Adjust sweetness or saltiness by adding honey or soy sauce as needed. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For lower sugar, substitute honey with maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener.

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