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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. Perfect for a hassle-free family dinner, the chicken thigh fillets are cooked in a savory homemade teriyaki sauce until tender, then shredded and mixed back into the thickened sauce. Serve it over rice with a garnish of spring onions and sesame seeds for a complete and satisfying meal.
#Slow Cooker
#Chicken
#Teriyaki
#Dinner
#Family Meal
#Easy
Chicken and sauce in slow cooker
Chicken and sauce in slow cooker

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
2h 15m
Cook Time
2h 30m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Asian-inspired
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
38g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Shredding the tender chicken
Shredding the tender chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken thigh fillets
    (Skinless, boneless)

    7 fillets
  • Soy sauce

    1 cup
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  • Brown sugar

    1 cup
  • Honey

    2 tbsp
  • Minced garlic

    3 cloves
  • Grated ginger

    1 tsp
  • Rice wine vinegar

    1 tbsp
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  • Sesame oil

    1 tsp
  • Cornflour (cornstarch)
    (Mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening)

    1 tbsp
  • Water
    (For cornflour slurry)

    2 tbsp
  • Spring onions
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    To taste
  • Sesame seeds
    (For garnish)

    To taste
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  • Cooked rice

    To serve
Servings: 6
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Shredded chicken in thickened teriyaki sauce
Shredded chicken in thickened teriyaki sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Place the chicken thigh fillets into the slow cooker.
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    Place the chicken thigh fillets into the slow cooker.
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  • 2

    In a separate jug or bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
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    In a separate jug or bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
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  • 3

    Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
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    Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
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  • 4

    Cook the chicken in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
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    Cook the chicken in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
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    Avoid lifting the lid too often during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and moisture in the slow cooker.
  • 5

    Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken fillets from the slow cooker and transfer them to a plate. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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    Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken fillets from the slow cooker and transfer them to a plate. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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  • 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together the cornflour and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry.
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    In a small bowl, whisk together the cornflour and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry.
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  • 7

    Add the cornflour slurry to the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Stir well and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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    Add the cornflour slurry to the sauce remaining in the slow cooker. Stir well and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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  • 8

    Return the shredded chicken to the thickened teriyaki sauce in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure all the chicken is coated evenly with the sauce.
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    Return the shredded chicken to the thickened teriyaki sauce in the slow cooker. Stir gently to ensure all the chicken is coated evenly with the sauce.
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  • 9

    Serve the slow cooker teriyaki chicken immediately over hot cooked rice. Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
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    Serve the slow cooker teriyaki chicken immediately over hot cooked rice. Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
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    For an extra touch, serve with steamed broccoli or snap peas on the side.
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