Description
Easy and flavorful teriyaki chicken made in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian