Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
A comforting Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with tender thighs bathed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Vegetables for serving (such as broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, laying them side by side so they cook evenly.
- In a bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Pour this aromatic mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- If you desire a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken.
- Once ready, serve the teriyaki chicken over a bed of rice or noodles. Garnish with steamed vegetables of your choice, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots, for a colorful and nutritious finish.
Notes
For variations, add heat with sriracha or tweak sweetness with more honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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