Description
Slow cooker teriyaki chicken that turns tender, juicy, and coated in a rich sweet and savory sauce. Easy, comforting, and perfect for lunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and combined.
2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, making sure each piece is coated.
3. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken becomes tender.
4. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks while still warm.
5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
6. Let the sauce cook for a few more minutes until it thickens into a glossy consistency.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well so every piece is coated evenly.
Notes
Chicken thighs stay more tender than chicken breast during slow cooking.
Do not add extra liquid since the chicken releases moisture while cooking.
Shredding the chicken while warm helps it absorb the sauce better.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker teriyaki chicken, crockpot teriyaki chicken, sweet teriyaki chicken