Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    368 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Even better than takeout, this slow cooker teriyaki chicken is made with simple ingredients for an unbelievably easy recipe. Pair it with all your favorite sides for a filling weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 3 TB cornstarch divided
  • ¾ cups tamari sauce or regular soy sauce
  • ¾ cups white sugar
  • cups brown sugar tightly packed
  • cups mirin Japanese sweet rice wine; not rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 T ginger freshly grated
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 TB water
  • Optional: Chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 TB cornstarch, soy sauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker. Pour enough sauce to almost cover the top of chicken. (Save any leftover for boiling after the chicken is cooked or keep it in fridge for future use.)
  3. Cook on high for 3 hours, on low for 5 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through. To keep meat tender, don't overcook.
  4. Remove the chicken with slotted spoon, and gently shred or cut into pieces. (Don't shred too finely, as it will break up more in the sauce.)
  5. Transfer the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Dissolve 2 TB cornstarch in 2 TB water. Add the mixture to the saucepan, stirring well. Bring to a low boil, stirring continuously, until sauce is thickened.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken and rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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Notes

  • We highly recommend using chicken thighs, as they'll yield much more tender results than chicken breasts would; chicken breasts tend to dry out in a slow cooker.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 581mg (24%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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