Enjoy a flavorful and tender slow cooker teriyaki chicken that will melt in your mouth. This recipe combines the perfect blend of Asian flavors with juicy chicken, all made conveniently in a slow cooker. The result is a satisfying and irresistible dish that is sure to please your taste buds. With minimal effort and maximum taste, this slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe is a must-try for any busy cook.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and coat them with the sauce mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 15 minutes on high, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the thickened sauce.
- Serve the slow cooker teriyaki chicken over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Teriyaki is a cooking technique in Japanese cuisine where meat or fish is grilled or broiled with a glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
The word 'teriyaki' is derived from the Japanese words 'teri', which means luster, and 'yaki', which means grilled or broiled.
Slow cooking the chicken allows it to become tender and juicy while absorbing all the flavors of the teriyaki sauce.