Description
A delightful slow cooker recipe for teriyaki chicken that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for busy families or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in your slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs, cover, and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the sauce.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, then stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Leftovers are great for meal prep and taste even better the next day. Can be customized with various spices or served with different sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 422
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg