Description
Effortlessly create tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce, perfect for a hands-off weeknight meal over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Remove the lid from the slow cooker and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Increase the heat to high and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the honey teriyaki chicken over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust Spice: Increase or decrease red pepper flakes to your preference.
- Thickening Tip: Ensure cornstarch slurry is smooth to avoid lumps. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth.
- Meal Prep: Sauce can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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