Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken glazed with sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce in a slow cooker.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
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 brown sugar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
10 - 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - 2 green onions, sliced
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# How To Make It:
01 - Place chicken thighs or breasts in the crockpot in a single layer.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Pour evenly over the chicken.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
04 - Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
05 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Whisk into the cooking liquid in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
06 - Shred the chicken with two forks, return it to the crockpot, and mix with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Your slow cooker does basically all the work while you go about your day
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes people ask for seconds
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
- The sauce will taste way too salty before cooking but the honey and vinegar balance it out perfectly after those 4 hours
- Cornstarch needs to be mixed with cold water before adding to hot liquid or you will end up with weird lumps
03 -
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for the most tender results
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before shredding so the juices redistribute