Description
Ridiculously easy slow cooker or oven-baked teriyaki chicken made with a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights — just dump, go, and enjoy a flavorful, tender homemade dinner.
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Soy sauce
Honey or brown sugar
Rice vinegar
Garlic, minced
Ginger, grated
Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Sesame oil
Water or chicken broth
Sesame seeds
Green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry.
2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
3. Place chicken in a slow cooker or oven-safe dish and pour sauce over it.
4. Cook on low for 4–6 hours (slow cooker) or at 375°F for 30–40 minutes (oven), uncovering near the end for browning.
5. Remove chicken and stir in cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) to thicken sauce.
6. Return chicken to coat in the thickened sauce.
7. Drizzle sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add pineapple chunks or red pepper flakes.
Add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers during the last stage of cooking.
Use mirin instead of water for a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooker or oven
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, dump and go, easy dinner, slow cooker, oven baked, weeknight meal