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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

A simple, hands-off recipe for making tender and flavorful teriyaki chicken in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup soy sauce (prefer low-sodium)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. cold water
  • sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in your slow cooker in a single layer.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it coats each piece.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken and stir cornstarch mixed with cold water into the sauce to thicken. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
  6. Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce. Serve over rice or vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken in sauce for a few hours beforehand.