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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken


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  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is adequately coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  5. Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and set aside.
  6. Combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry and stir this into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it in with the sauce.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds over rice or noodles.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, cook longer after adding the cornstarch slurry. Use chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian