Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Description
The Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe features boneless chicken thigh simmered for several hours in a blend of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. This method slowly infuses the chicken with a blend of sweet and savory flavors while tenderizing the meat. After cooking, the chicken is shredded to absorb more sauce. The reserved cooking liquid is strained to remove fat then thickened with a cornstarch slurry, yielding a glossy teriyaki sauce.
The resulting dish presents tender shredded chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sauce with delicate aromatics from ginger and garlic. Serving the chicken over cooked rice makes a satisfying meal that balances the sauce’s richness and acidity.
This recipe suits cooks seeking a set-and-forget approach using a slow cooker and yields a family-friendly entrée with common pantry ingredients. The sauce can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the cornstarch slurry to your liking.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken thigh boneless
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 teaspoon corn starch
- 4 teaspoon water cold
- rice cooked
Instructions
- Place chicken in crock pot on low heat.
- Combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix and pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender. Remove the chicken, place it on a plate and shred it with a fork.
- Take the fat out of the reserved liquid left in the crock pot by pouring it through a mesh strainer into a saucepan (or scoop out the fat with a slotted spoon).
- Place liquid in a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth and gradually stir into the saucepan. Simmer until it thickens.
- Pour chicken over cooked rice and cover with your thickened teriyaki sauce. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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