Description
This teriyaki chicken thighs recipe is a flavorful dish that combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and tender chicken thighs, perfect served over rice or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1¼ pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, green onions, brown sugar, avocado oil, ginger powder, and minced garlic. Mix until combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the crock pot, then pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest spot.
- To thicken the teriyaki sauce slightly, remove from the crockpot and transfer to a small saucepot. Heat over medium until it boils. In a separate bowl, combine the cold water and cornstarch and whisk well. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Serve teriyaki chicken thighs over rice or steamed veggies with the teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works well in a crockpot for easy preparation.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg