Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker and stir well.
- Turn the slow cooker to high heat and let the sauce thicken for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is thickening, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Once the sauce has thickened, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Let the chicken heat through for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki!