Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy way to make a flavorful meal with minimal effort. Make this homemade teriyaki sauce to put on everything. Not only are these Teriyaki Chicken Thighs so juicy, they are exploding with flavor. This is also a nutritious and protein packed meal. Teriyaki chicken is tried and true. Even your kids will love this recipe. Plus there is no need to break out a pan and bake in the oven or broiler. It is all done in the crock pot.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Asian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 364 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds - Boneless chicken thighs, or boneless chicken breasts
½ cup - Low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup - Honey
3 tablespoons - Brown sugar
1 tbsp - White vinegar
2 teaspoons - Sesame oil
2 teaspoons - Garlic
¼ tsp - ginger powder
⅛ tsp - Black pepper
2 tablespoons - Cornstarch
¼ cup - Warm water
Toasted sesame seeds
green onions

Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
Add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, white vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and black pepper to a measuring cup or small bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on the high setting for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F when fully cooked.
Use a large slotted spoon to scoop out all of the pieces of chicken and place them in a serving dish. Use two forks to shred the meat and set aside.
Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and warm water. Pour the mixture into the saucepan.
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and pour the sauce over the shredded chicken. Toss to coat the chicken completely. Serve warm garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

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