{"id":"cb313699-5f75-4f04-8eaf-9ccab3341bf4","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/cb313699-5f75-4f04-8eaf-9ccab3341bf4","source_url":"https://sweetsavoryandsteph.com/healthy-slow-cooker-teriyaki-chicken/","title":"Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken","description":"Everyone loves a slow cooker meal for how easy they are to prepare, cook, and clean up after.  For those busy weeknight dinners, slow cooker meals are key to pleasing the whole family: this recipe is no exception!  This healthy slow cooker teriyaki chicken is made with minimal ingredients, and ready when you are.  Simply slow cook chicken breasts in a few ingredients, and then shred the chicken once done, coating it in the flavorful sauce.  Serve with rice and a vegetable, or in a wrap, or however you please!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT120M","image_url":"https://sweetsavoryandsteph.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_0185-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb chicken breast","item":"chicken breast","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tbsp maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp rice wine vinegar","item":"rice wine vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp ginger (fresh ginger root or squeeze ginger)","item":"ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"fresh ginger root or squeeze ginger"},{"text":"1 tsp sriracha","item":"sriracha","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"scallions and sesame seeds for garnish","item":"scallions and sesame seeds for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha on the bottom of the slow cooker."},{"number":2,"text":"Whisk together to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chicken breast to the slow cooker and toss it in the sauce."},{"number":4,"text":"Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks."},{"number":6,"text":"Add the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the sauce, and toss to coat."},{"number":7,"text":"Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Drizzle with more sriracha, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:52:50.212776+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:52:50.212776+00:00"}