Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
This easy crockpot teriyaki chicken is an easy and healthy slow cooker meal. Serve over rice or steamed vegetables for the perfect easy dinner any day of the week.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1½ teaspoons garlic minced
- 1¼ pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
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!
Notes
Storing instructions: store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: either microwave or reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3246mg | Potassium: 158mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.7mg