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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy Asian-inspired flavors at home. Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Teryaki Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, and set aside.
  5. Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Combine: Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  7. Serve: Serve the chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use boneless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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