This easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe is an easy and healthy slow cooker meal. Serve over rice or steamed vegetables for the perfect easy dinner any day of the week.
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
There's no need to order takeout when you have this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe. We also love enjoying this sweet teriyaki chicken with fresh pineapple. Steam some rice and veggies and voila, dinner is ready!
I love to use boneless chicken thighs because they turn out super moist and flavorful. However, if you don't have chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins or chicken breast will work too.
If you love this slow cooker chicken teriyaki, you’ll also love this Beef and Broccoli Teriyaki Stir-fry. It has similar flavors but is ready in 30 minutes. And if you love crockpot recipes, be sure to try our Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe and this delicious Mississippi Chicken.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs - you can also use chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts.
- Soy Sauce - regular or low sodium soy sauce will work great.
- Green Onions - these should be thinly sliced.
- Brown Sugar - this helps sweeten the teriyaki sauce.
- Avocado Oil - you can substitute any other vegetable oil.
- Ginger Powder - you could use fresh minced ginger, too.
- Garlic - fresh minced garlic has the best flavor.
- Cornstarch slurry - mix equal parts cold water and cornstarch to make a slurry that will thicken the sauce.
- Garnish - I like to garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
How to Make This Chicken Thigh Teriyaki Crock Pot Recipe
- Mix together the teriyaki sauce. In a large mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, green onions, brown sugar, avocado oil, ginger powder, and minced garlic. Mix until combined.
- Add ingredients to the slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs to the crock pot, then pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
- Cook. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest spot.
- Thicken the teriyaki sauce. To thicken the teriyaki sauce slightly, remove from the crockpot and transfer to a small saucepan. Heat over medium until it boils. In a separate bowl, combine the cold water and cornstarch and whisk well. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Serve. Serve teriyaki chicken thighs over rice or steamed veggies with the teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Tips for Making Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
- You can marinate the chicken for 0 to 24 hours
- This chicken recipe works great with chicken thighs, however, chicken tenderloin or chicken breast works great too.
- The brand of soy sauce I recommend is Aloha Soy, low sodium
- Chicken teriyaki recipe can be served over steamed rice or a vegetable stir-fry. It's amazing with fresh pineapple too!
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through.
Frequently Asked Questions
In general, plan on serving about ⅓ lb meat per adult and ¼ lb per child.
For this crock pot teriyaki chicken, I prefer to use chicken thighs because they turn out so moist. You could also use chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts.
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium Chicken Thighs
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Green Onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
- 1½ teaspoons Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Green onions
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, green onions, brown sugar, avocado oil, ginger powder, and minced garlic. Mix until combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the crock pot, then pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest spot.
- To thicken the teriyaki sauce slightly, remove from the crockpot and transfer to a small saucepot. Heat over medium until it boils. In a separate bowl, combine the cold water and cornstarch and whisk well. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Serve teriyaki chicken thighs over rice or steamed veggies with the teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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This easy crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe is an easy and healthy, slow cooker meal. Serve over rice or steamed vegetables! Perfect for any day of the week!
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