Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or leg quarters)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• Toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken in the crockpot.

In a medium bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Pour over chicken and cook on low 4-5 hours.

Remove chicken from slow cooker, chop into cubes, and set aside.

Strain the cooking liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil.

In a small bowl whisk cornstarch and water until combined.

Slowly add cornstarch mixture to boiling liquid and reduce to a simmer. Allow sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes then toss the chicken back in.

Coat chicken with sauce and let heat through.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving