Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

soy sauce

Soy-freecoconut aminosreduce added sugar slightly since aminos are sweeter

3/8 cup3/8 cup

water

3/8 cup

honey

1/2 cup

mirin

Soy-freerice vinegaradd 1 tsp sugar to balance sweetness

4 1/2 tbsp3 tbsp

toasted sesame oil

3 tsp

garlicminced

5 cloves

gingergrated

3 tsp

chicken breastboneless skinless

Pescatarianextra-firm tofu pressed and cubedpress first, sear longer for color

2 1/4 lb2 1/4 lb

cornstarch

3 tbsp

water

1 1/2 tbsp

toasted sesame seeds

1 1/2 tsp

green onionsliced

3 tbsp

Method

1. 01Whisk soy sauce, water, honey, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
2. 02Place chicken in slow cooker and pour sauce over it.
3. 03Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 2 to 2.5 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.6 hr
4. 04Remove chicken and shred it.
5. 05Strain sauce into a small saucepan.
6. 06Whisk cornstarch with 1 tbsp water until smooth.
7. 07Heat sauce over medium-high heat, whisk in cornstarch slurry, bring to a boil, and whisk until thickened.
8. 08Toss shredded chicken in sauce.
9. 09Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.