Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 7 votes

With just 10 ingredients, this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is an easy dump-and-go crock pot recipe. It's perfect for busy weeknights. Just dump everything into the slow cooker in the morning and with just a few minutes of prep in the evening, dinner is ready! Perfect with some veggies and steamed rice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: crockpot teriyaki chicken, dump and go slow cooker recipes, teriyaki chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 563kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into large pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp molasses (unsulfured)
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tsp garlic minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Ingredients for Sauce

1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon corn starch
sesame seeds optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients for the chicken portion of the recipe to a crockpot and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
Place lid on top and cook on high for 1.5 – 2hours, or until the chicken is pull-apart tender.
Once fully cooked, remove the chicken and set aside.
Pour the remaining juice and sauce from the crock-pot into a small saucepan.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, molasses, garlic and ginger. Whisk to combine.
Bring the mixture to a low boil.
Mix the water and cornstarch until combined.
While whisking, slowly add the cornstarch and stir until it reaches a thick and sticky texture.
Remove from heat and place the chicken and sauce back into the crockpot and toss to coat leaving a little to drizzle on when serving.
Keep warm until ready to serve over rice.
Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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