Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy teriyaki glaze, ready with just 10 minutes of prep for effortless weeknight dining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

→ Teriyaki Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
05 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
10 - 2 tbsp water

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 green onions, sliced
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker in a single, even layer.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl until well combined. Pour mixture evenly over the chicken.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
04 - Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside. Leave cooking liquid in the slow cooker.
05 - Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Whisk into the hot cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness.
06 - Shred chicken using two forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and toss thoroughly with thickened teriyaki sauce.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with almost zero effort
  • The sauce thickens into a glossy coating that makes everything taste like you spent hours at the stove
02 -
  • The sauce will taste too salty before cooking but it mellows out beautifully after hours with the chicken
  • Dont skip the cornstarch step unless you prefer teriyaki soup instead of that thick glaze we are after
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for the easiest cleanup ever
  • Use a box grater for your ginger instead of chopping it for maximum flavor distribution

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