Description
Discover a simple crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that delivers tender, flavor-packed chicken thighs in a glossy sweet-savory glaze. This low-effort dish combines store-bought teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for a perfect balance, and finishes with a hint of cornstarch for a silky sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles and makes a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that can be ready in under 8 hours. It’s ideal for quick meal prep weekly.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add during the last 30 minutes for a thicker sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- add cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before the end of cooking. Adjust sweetness with extra honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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