Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
A hassle-free meal that brings delicious Asian flavors to your dinner table, featuring tender, flavor-packed chicken with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Rice for serving
- Mixed vegetables for serving (broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas)
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs or breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with a little water and stirring it in during the last 30 minutes (optional).
- Serve the chicken over rice with steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste if needed.