Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

I used chicken thighs in this slow cooker Teriyaki chicken because they have the most flavor and are so tender. You could substitute chickens breast but you’ll probably have to increase the cook time if they are large.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Asian, chicken, crockpot, slower

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings servings

Calories 621kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from Lake Lure Cottage Kitchen

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
rice cooked, for serving

Instructions

Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder and pepper.
Pour mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
Remove chicken to a platter or bowl.
Combine the cornstarch and water and whisk into the slow cooker.
Return chicken to slow cooker and warm through.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

Notes

You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts.

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