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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 2/3 cup low sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Cooked rice, green onions, and sesame seeds, for serving, optional

This slow cooker teriyaki chicken turns a simple soy, honey, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar sauce into a glossy coating for tender chicken. It is an easy make ahead dinner that works well over rice with steamed or roasted vegetables.

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Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, then pour the mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.
Slice or shred the chicken and coat it with the sauce. Serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

From Justin’s kitchen

Chicken thighs remain especially tender in the slow cooker, but breasts also work when checked promptly for doneness.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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