Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

This Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is a savory-sweet classic made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Tender chunks of chicken soak up a rich teriyaki sauce, perfect over rice or noodles. A simple yet delicious dinner for any occasion!

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks

3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup rice vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 cup warm water

1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Slow Cooker:

Place the chopped chicken in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.

Mix the Sauce:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.

Cook:

Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Let the chicken cook for 4 to 5 hours until tender and fully cooked through.

Thicken the Sauce:

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker. Mix the cornstarch with the warm water until it forms a smooth slurry. With the slow cooker set to a warm setting, gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the teriyaki sauce to thicken it, ensuring to mix well to avoid lumps …