Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Tender slow-cooked chicken in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce with garlic and ginger.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

→ Teriyaki Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
05 - 2 tbsp water
06 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
10 - 1 tbsp water for slurry

→ Garnish

11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
04 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred or slice as desired.
06 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
07 - Turn the slow cooker to high and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
08 - Return the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking that rewards you with barely any effort
  • That homemade teriyaki sauce puts bottled versions to shame
  • The sauce thickens into something youll want to put on everything
02 -
  • The sauce will taste quite salty before thickening but balances out beautifully after reduction
  • Cornstarch needs to be mixed with cold liquid before adding to hot sauce or it will clump
  • Resist lifting the lid during cooking, every peek adds 15 minutes to the cook time
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken overnight in half the sauce for deeper flavor
  • Use freshly grated ginger and garlic for the brightest taste

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