Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1–2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced scallions for garnish
- Optional: mushrooms (shiitake or cremini), red pepper flakes, or a splash of mirin
Instructions
- Whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Remove chicken, shred it, then strain the cooking liquid.
- Simmer the liquid and whisk in cornstarch to thicken.
- Return the shredded chicken to the sauce along with sesame oil and garnish before serving.
Notes
For best results, use chicken thighs for tenderness. Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to taste. Reserve some sauce for serving for added moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker, teriyaki chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal
