Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, perfect for effortless comfort meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 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 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
06 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 green onions, sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Arrange the chicken thighs or breasts in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
03 - Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
04 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred or slice into bite-sized pieces.
06 - In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together to create a smooth slurry. Whisk the slurry into the hot sauce remaining in the crockpot.
07 - Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stir to coat evenly with the thickened sauce, and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
08 - Serve the teriyaki chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The house will smell like an Asian restaurant took over your kitchen
  • Set it and forget it means dinner practically makes itself
  • The sauce thickens into something you will want to put on everything
02 -
  • The sauce will taste quite salty initially but balances perfectly once thickened and served
  • Low and slow gives you more tender chicken but high works when you are pressed for time
  • Cornstarch slurry must be smooth or you will end up with lumpy sauce
03 -
  • Line your crockpot with a liner for cleanup that takes literally three seconds
  • Double the sauce recipe if you want extra for drizzling over rice or vegetables

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