Tender pulled teriyaki chicken, simple to make and perfect with rice and vegetables or in a crusty bun.
Ingredients
- 4 medium skinless , boneless chicken breasts
- 2 medium skinless , boneless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cups reduced-sodium tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cups honey
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour , starch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a slow cooker.
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2
Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or High for 4 to 6 hours. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred using 2 forks.
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3
Pour liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan and heat over low heat. Mix tapioca flour and water in a small bowl to create a slurry and add to the liquid. Simmer until sauce has thickened to desired consistency, 3 to 5 minutes.
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4
Pour sauce over pulled chicken and mix well.
Nutrition Facts
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