Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe for Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious and easy way to get a flavorful meal on the table. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with tender, juicy chicken in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Guide:

1. Place the chicken in your slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.

Tips:

• For thicker teriyaki sauce, remove the chicken from the slow cooker after it’s cooked through. Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker sauce and cook on HIGH for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
• Serve the teriyaki chicken over rice, noodles, or vegetables. You can also use the leftover shredded chicken in bowls, burritos, or lettuce wraps.
• To add some extra vegetables to this dish, throw in some broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, or baby carrots along with the chicken at the beginning of cooking.
• If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
• You can adjust the amount of honey and brown sugar to your taste preference. For a sweeter teriyaki sauce, add more honey or brown sugar. For a more savory sauce, reduce the amount of honey or brown sugar.