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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

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By Chef Elena Rossi Founder, Culinary Director & Recipe Developer (@recipestokitchen) · Tested & Updated November 5, 2026

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4. Make-Ahead, Storage & Serving Ideas

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How to Store, Freeze & Reheat

I love serving this over steamed jasmine rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions. It’s also amazing in lettuce wraps or stuffed into tacos for a fun twist. For a low-carb option, pair it with cauliflower rice or roasted veggies.

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days — just reheat gently on the stove or microwave. You can also freeze portions in zip-top bags for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat for an easy future dinner.

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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

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

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.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2.5 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Set aside.
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.
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

Recipe Developed & Tested By

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.

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