Description
This Honey Teriyaki Chicken is a deliciously easy slow cooker meal that is savory and sweet, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Remove the lid from the slow cooker and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Increase the heat to high and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the honey teriyaki chicken over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For gluten-free, ensure to use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg