Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is sweet, savory, and perfect for meal prep. The chicken slowly cooks in a homemade teriyaki sauce until incredibly tender and flavorful.

Servings

6 servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours on LOW

Total Time

6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

The mixture should become smooth and glossy.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker.

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.

Turn the chicken pieces once to ensure they are coated.

Step 3: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 6 hours.

During cooking, the chicken slowly becomes fork-tender and absorbs the sweet and savory flavors of the teriyaki sauce.

Step 4: Thicken the Sauce

Remove the chicken.

Mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.

Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for another 15 minutes.

The sauce will become thick, shiny, and perfectly coat the chicken.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Shred the chicken and return it to the sauce.

Allow it to sit for 10 minutes so it can absorb even more flavor.

Serve over steamed rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. The leftovers are excellent for meal prep and taste even better the next day.