Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Transform weeknight dinners with this flavorful Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe, a deliciously simple way to enjoy the savory-sweet taste of homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered in a rich blend of soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this slow-cooker dish infuses every bite with mouthwatering depth and sweetness. The sauce thickens to a luscious glaze thanks to a cornstarch slurry, perfect for drizzling over steamed rice or roasted vegetables. With only 15 minutes of prep, this hands-off recipe is ideal for busy families craving a comforting, restaurant-quality meal at home. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this teriyaki chicken is a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your crock pot in an even layer.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Carefully pour the liquid from the crock pot into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Return the chicken to the crock pot or toss it with the thickened sauce in the saucepan to coat it evenly.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 5337 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.3 g | ||
| Protein | 169.8 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2105 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
