Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is such a flavorful and easy dish to make! Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, garlic, and ginger. If you’d like the sauce to be thicker, mix the cornstarch with a little bit of water and add it to the sauce.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Put the chicken breasts (or thighs) at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken: Once the sauce is mixed, pour it over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken (optional): Once the chicken is done, you can shred it with two forks for a pulled-chicken texture, or serve it whole.
- Finish: Drizzle a little sesame oil over the chicken, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top if you like, and serve over steamed rice or veggies.
Enjoy your delicious, easy-to-make teriyaki chicken!
