Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet and savory dinner winner! Juicy chicken slow-cooked to tender perfection in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker:
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Make the teriyaki sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Thicken the sauce:
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and stir. Let the sauce cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Shred or slice the chicken:
- Shred the chicken with two forks or slice it into pieces, then return it to the thickened sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, but adjust the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Add veggies like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas during the last hour for a complete one-pot meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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