Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. Tender, juicy and smothered with a homemade teriyaki sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- sesame seeds for garnish if desired
- green onions for garnish if desired
Instructions
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Add the chicken, garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and mirin to your slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with two forks.
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Remove the chicken and shred.
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Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan.
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In a small bowl whisk together water and cornstarch.
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Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and bring to a boil whisking constantly.
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Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
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Toss the shredded chicken into the sauce and stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
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Serve immediately with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish, if desired.