Description
A simple and delicious teriyaki chicken recipe made in a crock pot, featuring juicy chicken thighs and a homemade teriyaki sauce for a sticky, sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Optional: sesame seeds, sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
- Mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger, then pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- For thickening, ladle out some sauce, whisk in cornstarch slurry, and pour back in the pot to thicken the sauce.
- Serve and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
You can use chicken breasts or drumsticks if preferred. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. Add vegetables like bell pepper or snap peas in the last hour for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg