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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

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A quick and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a sweet and savory honey teriyaki glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to create the honey teriyaki glaze.
  2. Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, coating every piece. Do not stir.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
  4. About 15 minutes before serving, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Remove the chicken and set aside temporarily.
  5. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir gently. Replace the chicken and cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks to coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
  7. Serve the shredded chicken over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or pineapple juice to loosen it. Use chicken thighs for juicier results; breasts may dry out. Fresh garlic and ginger add better flavor than powdered. Cornstarch slurry should be added near the end to avoid over-thickening. Can be made in an Instant Pot using poultry setting for 15 minutes and sauté to thicken sauce.

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