Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is an easy recipe that's hearty, flavorful, and delicious. Tender chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce, and your slow cooker does all of the work. Perfect for a simple comfort dish!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: chicken recipe, slow cooker recipe, teriyaki

Servings:

Calories: 253kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

4-5 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs OR chicken breasts
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup water
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger **see note below**
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Place chicken (skin side up if using thighs) in the bottom of your slow cooker and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Pour over chicken, cover, and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and set aside. To thicken sauce, add cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour sauce through a strainer into a medium pot. Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
Pour sauce over chicken and serve alongside rice, if desired.

Notes

If you don't have fresh ginger on-hand, ginger paste works just as well. You can find this near the fresh herbs in your local grocery store.
Chicken will last in the refrigerator for up to four days.
See my tips and tricks for making this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken above the recipe box.
Recipe adapted from this Easy Teriyaki Chicken.

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