Description
Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Finished with sesame seeds and green onions and served over rice, this cozy, family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1.5 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For Serving:
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Make the Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until fully combined and sugar is dissolved. - Slow Cook:
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. - Shred the Chicken:
Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Set aside. - Thicken the Sauce:
Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk into the simmering sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. - Finish:
Stir in sesame oil. Return shredded chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. - Serve:
Spoon over warm rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay more tender than breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools — don’t overcook it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Great for meal prep bowls or tacos the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg