Asian Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken – 5 Easy Happy Dinner Wins
Tender slow cooker chicken simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with garlic, ginger, and sesame.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 green onions, sliced
Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
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Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In a bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and broth.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken.
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Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Shred the chicken or leave pieces whole.
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Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
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Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook uncovered about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide the most tender texture. Vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers can be added during the final 30 minutes.