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Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken – Sweet, Savory, and Set-It-and-Forget-It

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Juicy chicken slow-cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for serving over rice or noodles. Sweet, savory, and effortless.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 2½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp honey or ¼ cup pineapple juice

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water (for slurry)

  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.

  • Place chicken in crockpot. Season and pour sauce over.

  • Cook on Low 4–5 hrs or High 2½–3 hrs.

  • Remove chicken and shred. Stir cornstarch slurry into sauce.

  • Cook sauce on High 10–15 mins until thick. Return chicken and stir.

  • Serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Use tamari for gluten-free option.

  • Add pineapple or veggies during last hour.

  • Store in fridge 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/crockpot-teriyaki-chicken-sweet-savory-and-set-it-and-forget-it/