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First, toss your chicken into the slow cooker and pour over the whisked sauce. Don’t overthink it — just make sure each piece gets a little bath. Then set it and forget it for a few hours. When the timer dings, your kitchen will smell incredible.

Shredding the chicken is the fun part. Then, thicken the sauce on the stovetop or right in the slow cooker with a cornstarch slurry. Give it a few minutes to get glossy and rich. Finally, toss the chicken back in, and you’re ready to serve. It’s that simple.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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This slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is sticky-sweet, savory, and fall-apart tender. It's a family-favorite dump-and-go dinner that tastes like takeout but is made with simple pantry staples.

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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 mins
Servings6 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories385 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Pour over chicken, turning to coat.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2.5 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Set aside.
  4. Skim excess fat from the sauce. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Whisk into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the sauce, stir to coat, and serve over rice with sesame seeds and green onions.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra caramelization, broil the shredded chicken on a baking sheet for 3-4 minutes after tossing in the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385 kcalProtein: 32gCarbs: 38gFat: 12gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.