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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

An easy and delicious Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken that brings the taste of Asian cuisine home with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Thickening mix
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it.
  3. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well.
Serving
  1. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for a couple of hours before cooking. If you want a spicier kick, you can add a tablespoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce. Using chicken thighs will give a juicier and more flavorful result. You can switch things up by adding vegetables to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.