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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken or Sesame Chicken

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken (or Sesame Chicken)

Description

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet, savory, and ultra-tender dish made with juicy chicken slow-cooked in a rich homemade-style teriyaki sauce. It’s an easy dump-and-go recipe that delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for rice bowls, meal prep, or quick family dinners.

Ingredients Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water (slurry)

Optional Toppings

  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Pour sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks (or leave whole if preferred).
  6. Stir cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker sauce. Cook for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the sauce and mix well.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs give the juiciest results.
  • Sauce thickens more as it cools.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar.

Tips

  • Add broccoli or bell peppers for a full meal.
  • Double the sauce if you like extra coating.
  • Serve with jasmine rice or noodles for best flavor.

Servings

6 servings

Nutritional Info (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 340
  • Protein: 32g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g

Benefits

  • High in protein
  • Easy slow cooker meal
  • Better-than-takeout flavor
  • Great for meal prep
  • Family-friendly and versatile

Q&A

Can I use chicken breasts?

Yes, but thighs stay more tender.

Can I make it gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

How do I thicken the sauce?

Use the cornstarch slurry method included in the recipe.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, freeze for up to 3 months.

What goes well with it?

Rice, noodles, steamed vegetables, or stir-fried greens

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