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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Irresistibly Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a magical dish that transforms simple ingredients into a family-friendly meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 to 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • to taste Green Onions (sliced)
  • to taste Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing 2 to 3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs evenly spaced in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger.
  3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce left in the slow cooker.
  7. After the sauce has thickened, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir until everything is well-coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, adjust cooking time based on chicken size and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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