🍗 Slow Cooker Teriyaki-Style Chicken
You’ll need:
2–3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
½ cup soy sauce
â…“ cup honey or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional but great)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)
Optional add-ins: sliced onions, bell peppers
How to make it:
Add chicken to the slow cooker.
Lay the chicken in a single layer if you can.
Mix the sauce.
Stir together soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Pour it over the chicken.
Make sure everything gets coated.
Cook.
Low: 5–6 hours
High: 2.5–3 hours
Until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Optional thick sauce move (worth it):
Take out the chicken.
Pour the sauce into a small pot.
Simmer and stir in cornstarch slurry until glossy and thick.
Pour back over the chicken.
Serve it up.
Over rice or noodles. Top with green onions or sesame seeds if you’ve got them.
Quick swaps if you’re missing stuff:
No honey? Use brown sugar or maple syrup.
No ginger? Skip it—still tasty.
Want spicy? Add chili flakes or sriracha.
If you want, tell me what ingredients you actually have at home and I’ll tailor this recipe exactly to your pantry 🔥
