This slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is so easy to throw together, and the flavor is out of this world! The chicken slow cooks to perfection and will be one of the best things you’ll ever make!
A Reader’s Review
“Great flavor and easy to make! I served it over rice along with steamed broccoli. So good!”
Candace
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: This recipe takes a matter of minutes to throw into the slow cooker, and you can just set it and forget it!
Budget-Friendly: All you need is chicken breasts and a handful of pantry items. During this economy, I’m all for cheap!
What to Serve It With: You can make this and use it for a variety of things. Sandwiches, bowls, tacos, salads – the possibilities are endless. Make it a meal and serve it over rice with crab rangoons and Asian cucumber salad.
Picky Eater Approved
My 7-year-old is the pickiest eater that you will meet. We keep hoping that he will grow out of it, but he keeps getting older and still doesn’t like a lot of foods. We at least have him try a couple of bites of what we eat, but he usually gags it down. If you ask him what his favorite meal on the blog is, he will say this teriyaki chicken. And if he likes it, I am convinced that the world will like it!
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
You can always count on the slow cooker to help you with dinner time! The tasty sauce clings to the tender shredded chicken, and every bite is so flavorful! I walk you through every step with my easy-to-follow instructions and pictures!
Prepare: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts in the bottom.
Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, pepper, and ground ginger.
Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.
Thicken the Sauce: Pour the sauce left in the bottom of the crockpot into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch, then slowly whisk that into the sauce on medium-high heat. Continue to whisk and let it boil until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve: 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.
Teriyaki Tips
I know this recipe will become a family favorite at your house, just like it did at ours! Here are some ideas and variations to make it your own!
What is the best chicken to use? This recipe uses chicken breasts, but I love boneless, skinless chicken thighs! The chicken thigh really absorbs the flavors of the sauce and is SO tender when cooked in the slow cooker.
Serve it With Veggies! Make this a full meal and serve it with broccoli, green beans, or any veggie your family loves! Vegetables add texture and nutrition.
Instant Pot Instructions
This easily converts to a quick Instant Pot recipe. Perfect for when you’re short on time or forget to prep this for the slow cooker. Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the instant pot. Follow the directions for making the sauce and pour it over the chicken. Cook on “Manual” for 25 minutes. Lastly, quick-release the pressure and follow the instructions for shredding the chicken and thickening the sauce.
Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken Leftovers
Store any leftover honey teriyaki chicken because it’s great for heating up and enjoying later! I like to make a little extra rice as well for a quick lunch that’s super satisfying!
In theRefrigerator: Place leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
In theFreezer: Once cooled, store leftovers in an air-tight container or freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before rewarming.
To Reheat: Place leftovers in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in the bottom.
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.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.
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.
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.
Notes
Originally Posted March 2, 2015Updated March 2, 2025
Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a fun twist on the classic, with sweet, buttery rolls that stay soft inside and turn golden outside. Instead of cutting them up, which made them too soggy, I used the whole rolls for the best texture. The real game changer was pairing them with my homemade coconut buttermilk syrup for an extra indulgent touch.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Sweet Buttery Flavor: You could not find a more irresistible bread to make French toast with than these soft, sweet, and buttery Hawaiian rolls!
Perfect Texture: Hawaiian rolls have the perfect light and fluffy texture to soak up the custard and be pillowy-soft on the inside with scrumptious caramelization on the outside.
Different Syrups to Serve ItWith! These rolls go well with all different syrups. I used my homemade coconut syrup. But you could use cinnamon syrup, buttermilk syrup, or blueberry syrup.
Should I slice the rolls or leave them whole?
I tested these Hawaiian French toast rolls dredged whole as well as slicing each roll into 3 slices and dredging each of those before cooking. I stuck with the whole roll because the little slices soaked up a lot of the egg mixture and ended up too soggy for my liking. If you like extra, extra custardy french toast, you should try it with slices instead of the whole roll!
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Hawaiin rolls have become a staple in my home. We use them for quick little sandwiches, rolls for dinner, or just to snack on. This French toast recipe made perfect sense! The sweet flavor and light and fluffy texture of the rolls perfectly complement French toast.
Whisk to Combine: Add the eggs, half & half, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
Melt Butter: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter to the skillet, starting with 1 tablespoon, and let it melt.
Dip Rolls In Egg Mixture: Dredge the rolls one at a time in the egg custard mixture and place them in the butter.
Cook and Serve: Cook for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown. Continue with the remaining rolls, adding more butter to the skillet as needed. Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup.
Coconut Buttermilk Syrup
Maple syrup is classic, but if you can spare the time to make some of my coconut buttermilk syrup, I promise you won’t regret it! It’s the perfect compliment to these Hawaiian sweet rolls and gives them more Island flare.
Recipe Tips and Variations for Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Depending on your taste preferences, you can switch things up to make these just how you like them. Here are some ideas to get you started.
What kind of milk or cream should I use? I used half & half with my egg mixture, but you can use milk (cow’s or plant), well-mixed, high-fat coconut milk, or even heavy cream for an extra-rich flavor.
Do I have to use cinnamon? To let the sweet flavor of the rolls shine, you can reduce or omit the ground cinnamon. For me, it’s not French toast without cinnamon! But it’s not necessary to enjoy these delicious rolls!
Finger Food! One of my favorite aspects of this Hawaiian roll french toast is that you can use your fingers to dip the rolls in syrup! Fewer dishes!
Leftover Hawaiin Roll French Toast
Refrigerate: This Hawaiian roll french toast is best enjoyed fresh! But leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat Hawaiian roll french toast for 30-60 seconds in the microwave until heated through.
Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a fun twist on the classic, with sweet, buttery rolls that stay soft on the inside and caramelized outside.
CourseBreakfast, brunch
CuisineAmerican
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Add 3 large eggs, ½ cup half & half, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet, starting with 1 tablespoon, and let it melt.
Dredge 12 Hawaiian rolls one at a time in the egg mixture and place them in the butter. Cook for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Continue with the remaining roll slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and maple syrup or coconut buttermilk syrup.
With this Air Fryer Chicken recipe, I am going to show you how to make the most insanely tender and juicy chicken! The secret? Seasoning and cooking it to perfection, letting the air fryer do its thing. Together, they create a nice golden, crispy outside with a juicy, flavor-packed inside!
A Reader’s Review
I’m a 48 year old foodie who loves cooking and using online recipes. This is the very first review I’ve ever left. I just had to! This chicken is so perfect! I will never make chicken breast any other way. It’s never dry! I’ve shared this recipe with so many friends. Thanks for posting!
Brenda
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy Peasy! The simplicity and quickness of the air fryer is only part of why this recipe is so good. The chicken itself is melt in your mouth delicious!
Tried and True! This is one of my top posts! I always look at the reviews to see if it’s worth making, and I think you’ll find this one definitely is!
The seasoning in this air fryer chicken recipe is the game-changer! It is the secret ingredient that takes this chicken from simply juicy to absolutely mind-blowing! Every bite is infused with an irresistible flavor that makes this chicken so insanely good.
Let’s Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This air fryer chicken recipe uses ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. This will be your go-to dinner for busy weeknights because it’s so quick and easy!
Seasoning Blend: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Rub: Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
Air Fry: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the tender chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Cooking Tips for Juicy Air Fryer Chicken
Let’s make the BEST juicy and tender air fryer chicken breasts! The air fryer can work wonders, so here are my tips for making this recipe a success!
Perfect crisp on the outside! Olive oil is essential in helping the outside of the chicken get crispy while it air frys. It also ensures the delicious seasonings adhere to the breasts.
Avoid overcrowding! Make sure you leave room between the chicken breasts so they can cook evenly. Cook in batches if you need.
Check for doneness! Check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer earlier than you think. You don’t want to overcook the chicken. Appliances can vary so go by the temperature of your chicken to ensure it’s done. Once it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, take it out.
Let it rest! Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the juices to reabsorb into the chicken instead of spilling onto your plate.
Flavor & Moisture Boosters
You can use this air fryer chicken recipe for all sorts of dishes. Whenever a recipe calls for cooked chicken, this is my go-to!
Mix it up! Depending on your menu, you can use Mexican spices, BBQ spices, sauce, Indian spices, etc. Whatever your menu calls for, this is a quick, delicious way to cook your chicken.
Lock in Moisture! Want to make sure your chicken is super moist and tender? Try marinating or brining your chicken for even greater juiciness and flavor.
Storing Leftovers
I love this air fryer chicken because it makes the best leftovers! It’s great for meal prep and to use for other recipes throughout the week.
In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
In the Freezer: You can freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using.
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
Rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and add Brussels sprouts, if using. Cook for an additional 9 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Air Fryer Egg Rolls are everything you love about your favorite takeout appetizer, made right at home! They’re crispy, crunchy , loaded with flavorful chicken filling , and cooked without the hassle of deep frying. The Egg Roll Upgrade You’ll Love Perfectly Crispy Without Deep Frying: The air fryer gives these egg rolls an irresistibly crunchy exterior while keeping the filling juicy and tender. Better Than Takeout: Loaded with seasoned chicken, crunchy veggies, and bold Asian-inspired flavors, they’re fresh, flavorful, and made right in your own kitchen. Great for Dinner or Appetizers: Serve them with a good sweet chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce s for an easy weeknight meal, game day snack, or party appetizer everyone will devour. A Reader’s Review These are delicious!! So much healthier than store bought or take-out. Pretty easy to make. – Janice Ingredients For Air Fryer Egg Rolls Gr...
