Teriyaki Chicken Cooked Slowly

# **Slow-Cooked Teriyaki Chicken: A Flavor-Packed, Effortless Meal**

Few dishes bring the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors like **Slow-Cooked Teriyaki Chicken**. This recipe is a game-changer—let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy tender, juicy chicken infused with rich teriyaki goodness. It’s a fantastic meal for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or when you just want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**

✔ **Incredibly Tender Chicken** – Cooking low and slow allows the chicken to absorb all the teriyaki flavors while staying juicy and tender.

✔ **Effortless Prep** – Simply toss the ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and forget it!

✔ **Better Than Takeout** – This homemade teriyaki sauce has a deep, rich flavor without the excessive sugar and sodium found in store-bought versions.

✔ **Versatile & Meal-Prep Friendly** – Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies. It’s also great for meal prepping since the flavors develop even more overnight!

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## **Ingredients**

### *For the Teriyaki Chicken:*
– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
– ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
– ¼ cup honey (or brown sugar for a deeper caramelized flavor)
– ¼ cup rice vinegar
– 1 tbsp sesame oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
– 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for a slight kick)
– ½ tsp black pepper
– ½ cup water

### *For Thickening the Sauce:*
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 3 tbsp cold water

*For Serving:*
– Steamed white or brown rice
– Steamed broccoli, carrots, or snap peas
– Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

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