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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Discover how Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken can transform your weeknight dinners with its sweet, savory flavors and effortless prep. Perfect for busy families!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated, peeled
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 serving cooked rice for serving
  • q.s. red pepper flakes for serving
  • q.s. sesame seeds for serving
  • q.s. sliced scallions for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (6-quart or larger)
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari/soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, black pepper, and grated ginger.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  7. Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  8. Let the sauce reduce by half for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Whisk together the water and cornstarch, then stir it into the sauce until thickened.
  10. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and coat it with the thickened sauce.
  11. Serve the chicken over cooked rice and garnish with red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
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