slow cooker teriyaki chicken
This delicious Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that requires minimal prep time and results in tender, juicy chicken infused with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 whisk or fork
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with water Optional, for thickening.
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped For garnish.
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish.
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low, cooking for 6 hours. If you're short on time, set it to high for about 3 hours.
- When cooking time is done, check the chicken. If you'd like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir it into the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes on high to thicken.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred; however, thighs tend to be juicier and more flavorful for slow cooking. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.