Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 2 pounds)
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic, (2 cloves)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• green onions, (optional garnish)
• sesame seeds, (optional garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in the bottom.

2. 2

   In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¾ teaspoon ground ginger.

3. 3

   Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

4. 4

   Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.

5. 5

   Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly whisk into the sauce on medium-high heat. Continue to whisk and let it boil until the sauce starts to thicken about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and pour the sauce on top stirring to coat. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.