Description
A sweet-savory teriyaki chicken dish that is slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chicken Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (or brown sugar alternative for low carb)
- 1/2 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 4 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot in a single layer if possible so they cook evenly.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken seasoning, and paprika — sprinkle over both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, and oregano until well combined to create a glossy teriyaki-style sauce.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken, making sure each piece gets some coating.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks directly in the crockpot or on a cutting board, then stir the shredded meat back into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider searing the thighs before adding to the crockpot. If the sauce is too thin at the end, reduce on the stove for a thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: slow cooker, teriyaki chicken, weeknight dinner, easy recipe