Pour teriyaki sauce and these 5 ingredients over chicken thighs into a slow cooker for a cozy dinner you’ll crave again and again

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6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

(Pour the sauce and 5 ingredients over chicken thighs for a cozy dinner you’ll crave again and again)

This is the ultimate easy weeknight win. Just pour a simple homemade teriyaki sauce over chicken thighs in the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and return home to tender, flavorful meat in a rich, sticky glaze. With only 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, it’s a dinner you’ll come back to again and again.

Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 4-5 hours on LOW / 2-3 hours on HIGH

The 6 Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (the key to juicy, tender results)

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)

Instructions:

1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the top, ensuring all the chicken is coated.

3. Slow Cook to Perfection:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (preferred for ultimate tenderness) or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.

4. The Finishing Touch (for that perfect sticky glaze):

   • Carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred or slice it.

   • To thicken the sauce: Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze.

   • Return the chicken to the slow cooker (or a large bowl), pour the thickened sauce over it, and toss to coat.

5. Serve: Enjoy immediately over steamed rice, with your favorite vegetables, and garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

It’s simple, cozy, and absolutely delicious. Enjoy