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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Craving something comforting? This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner! Tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory sauce makes for a satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, you won't want to miss out on this delicious dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts or mix of both
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh chopped or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup onion sweet, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water cold

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add ginger, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Whisk well.
  3. Pour the mixture over chicken. Cover slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  4. When done, DO NOT turn off the slow cooker. Shred chicken with two forks.
  5. In a small measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with cold water. Add to slow cooker and stir. Let cook for 10 minutes and stir again. The mixture should thicken.
  6. Serve over rice with a side of steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Tip: You can use ⅓ cup of honey in place of brown sugar.