Have some diced chicken and brown sugar on hand? You’re ready for a quick and delicious lunch! This teriyaki chicken recipe comes in handy for those last-minute evenings when you need something great in a hurry. The brown sugar gives the chicken a sweet undertone, making every bite juicy.

Here’s a surprise: making teriyaki chicken at home is simple! Forget about restaurant takeaway; with just a slow cooker and a few ingredients, you can make a teriyaki masterpiece that may become your new favorite.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

HomeFor this take-out favorite, combine diced chicken and brown sugar in a slow cooker.
For this take-out favorite, combine diced chicken and brown sugar in a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

3 pounds sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts

3/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)

a third of a cup of brown sugar

a third of a cup rice vinegar

2 minced garlic cloves

3/4 teaspoon ginger powder

4 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup hot water

1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onion

Flawless Flavor Preparation:

Place the chopped chicken in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.

Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a separate bowl. Drizzle the chicken with this mixture.

Cook on low for 4-5 hours, covered.

Lift the chicken out once it is done. Prepare a smooth slurry of cornstarch and warm water for the leftover sauce. To thicken the sauce, gradually stir in this.

Return the chicken to the slow cooker, coating it with the sauce.

Serving Suggestion: Serve your teriyaki chicken over fluffy rice with your choice of vegetables. And there you have it, a delicious supper free of hurry and bustle!