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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Make this super easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken in your slow cooker, and serve over warm white rice for a delicious teriyaki bowl!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Servings: 8
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 teaspoon corn starch
  • 4 teaspoon cold water
  • cooked rice

Instructions

  • Place chicken in crock pot on low heat.
  • Combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix and pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender. Remove the chicken, place it on a plate and shred it with a fork.
  • Take the fat out of the reserved liquid left in the crock pot by pouring it through a mesh strainer into a saucepan (or scoop out the fat with a slotted spoon). 
  • Place liquid in a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth and gradually stir into the saucepan. Simmer until it thickens.
  • Pour chicken over cooked rice and cover with your thickened teriyaki sauce. ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 372mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.4mg