Description
This slow cooker teriyaki chicken practically makes itself while filling your home with mouthwatering aromas that’ll have everyone asking when dinner’s ready!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and cover. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker temporarily. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Return the chicken to the pot, spooning sauce over each piece. Cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or with your favorite sides.