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Tender pieces of teriyaki chicken in a glossy glaze served over white rice with green onions

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Arrange chicken thighs in an even layer in the slow cooker crock.
  • Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl until homogenized.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken.
  • Secure the lid and cook on the low setting for 4 hours.
  • Transfer chicken to a clean surface and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Whisk cornstarch and cold water to form a smooth slurry.
  • Incorporate the slurry into the slow cooker liquid.
  • Set slow cooker to high for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to achieve a thick viscosity.
  • Fold the chicken back into the sauce to coat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before service.