Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Chicken, rice and sweet-salty sauce create an entree that's packed with Asian flavor. Your family will love this moist and tender meal. —Gigi Miller, Stoughton, Wisconsin

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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 chicken thighs with 1/2 cup sauce equals 456 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 151 mg cholesterol, 1,967 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 46 g protein.

Originally published as Teriyaki Chicken in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009, p19

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Reviewed on May. 11, 2013 by lurky27

YUMMY! Because I am such a lazy cook, I didn't even bother with the cornstarch & cold water business. I hate to have another pan to wash. Such a super recipe!

~ Theresa

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2013 by sherrigs

I didn't like the sauce. I might try it again using brown sugar.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by arwdg97

This was wonderful! I used low sodium soy sauce and it was still good. Will definately make this again.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2013 by Angelface007

THIS WAS FABULOUS!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by Igraine32

This was amazing. Simple, cheap...My husband was away on business, but he loves thighs so I can't wait to make this for him. This tasted just like my favorite fast food Chinese restaurant.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by kardr3

Very good. I didn't use ginger because I don't like the taste of ginger and I used 1/4 tsp of garlic powder because I didn't have minced garlic. The family really liked it.

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by rayfamily5

Have a very picky family, and this one is definitely a hit. We all love the sauce: absolutely agree with the low-sodium soy recommendation. Have made it several times with chicken thighs - has anyone tried it with pork chops? Seems like it would work well...maybe with noodles and broccoli?

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2012 by JoBrad

Easy, and slow cooked chicken ever!

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by caaverill

Easy recipe but needs some help. I will try using brown sugar and adding more ginger. Chicken was a bit dry.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by KrystalK87

After reading the amazing reviews, I decided to make it and it was disgusting. I know none of my ingredients weren't spoiled or anything. I always cook, but nobody in the house liked it not even the Inlaws and they eat almost anything :/

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by mybiz92

very good, i did make a couple of changes but not in the ingredients only in preparation. i cut up the thighs and poured the sauce over the pieces and baked them. there was !

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2012 by mimihouts

This was really good I made for a dear friend and she still raves about it.

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by candersen3838

Big hit in the house!!!! and super easy! I have made it with bone-in and boneless chicken theighs! Both AMAZING!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by DRUST

I found this recipe a couple of months ago and have made it 3 times already. It's delicious! I definitely recommend that you use low sodium soy sauce. Also, I used both chicken thighs and breasts, but found that the breasts turned out too dry. Served this with steamed broccoli mixed in right before serving.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by bygrace7

Very easy to prepare and the sauce cooks up thick and rich. Will try this with chicken flavored rice.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by nicho538

Used chicken wings and only cooked 3 hours. My 6yr old gave it a 100 + 100!! Hubby said it was a keeper. Had tons of sauce left over and used it in a stir-fry the next day! The other two like it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets!!

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by AMOF

After eating a lot of dry chicken in college, I was done with chicken. Every once in a while I would try a chicken dish and NO I did not like chicken. But, 5 years after college I gave this recipe a try and LOVED it. SOOOOO GOOD! I forgot I was eating chicken. :)

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2011 by twylia1

this was great, I don"t care for salt but I used low sodium soy sauce and it was fine will definitly make it again

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by Barbara Fay

This recipe needs fruit to add to taste and eye appeal.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by Crazy Canuk

I don't often use my slow cooker but I was eager to try this recipe. I'm glad I did as it was delicious! I used low-sodium soy sauce and did not find it too salty. I am making it again today and I'm certain it will be a staple in our household.

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by mhuddlestun

Really Liked it! Very Tasty. I used two chicken breasts, and two chicken thighs.

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by dmkinsey

Too salty for us - but I'd love to find a similar recipe with less salt!

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by 4Huskers

I made this tonight and it was excellent! I used 2 chicken breasts and 6 boneless skinless thighs. The only thing I had to do was increase the cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce but that is no big thing. It was super good and I'm sure we'll make it again soon!

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by jessescrew

Tasty is how my husband described this dish and my picky eater daughter said very good. I used chicken breasts in this recipe. Very good and easy. The sauce was excellent.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by sonnyvan

Great recipe, would certainly make again.

Very tasty!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by burgers76

Way too much salt.

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by vdrys1

Great recipe, can't wait to make it again.

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by tam145

Very tasty!

Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by angelabbey33

I didn't use the ginger because we didnt have any and it was still amazing. I used chicken breasts and was worried it tasted too plain. But once I made the sauce I was in love. Best sauce ever

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by angelasandoval

Great recipe! I did use boneless skinless breasts and browned the chicken in a skillet before putting it in the slow cooker. My sauce came out a little too runny and needed a little extra cornstarch.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by MAZZI1989

this is amazing a family favorite!!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by MAZZI1989

This is amazing one of my family's favorites! I highly recommend it!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by DomesticallyImpaired

I did this yesterday for my first dinner party with church friends and it was awesome! Used light brown sugar instead and served with 1-minute brown & wild rice & wilted spinach.

Not a bite was left!!

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by PetAdopter

Wonderful. I made a change- I only had 1/4 c of soy sauce and I used 1/4 c of teriyaki along with it. I only used 4 T vinegar. This was great. I would use broccoli florets next time.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by mom w/ 5 men

OMGOSH! Absolutely WONDERFUL! ALL of my men raved about how good supper was. I dont normally double or triple recipes I havent made before but i doubled this one and Im thankful I did. Will be making triple batches from now on just to make sure there is enough for all my hungry men and a bit leftover for mom for lunch. May end up making a second crockpot full just for the teriyaki sauce to use for other things like pork chops. May add a bit of sesame seeds (toasted ?) next time, my crew loves them.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by jewels912

I put a little of the teriyaki sauce in a skillet and glazed the chicken right before I served it. we love this recipe!!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by obsessedwithfood

My family devoured this chicken. The sauce is excellent and goes great over rice. I could not find boneless skinless chicken thighs at the grocery store so I used bone-in chicken thighs that I took the skin off of. I tried boneless skinless chicken breasts once but have to say the bone-in thighs gave it more flavor. However, both are good.

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by parkaveultra

I made this and it is amazing! The sauce is the best! Served w/fried rice. I used 1 TB minced garlic and ginger instead of powdered. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2010 by lmh126

I really liked the flavor of this recipe! And the convenience of a slow cooker recipe. I made it with boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2010 by johnsen

very good, easy

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by centralvacmama

I made this for my teenager and his friends, and it was a big hit (with them and my husband and me)! I used boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of the thighs. At the end, I covered a broiler pan with non-stick foil, laid the cooked chicken on it, brushed tops of chicken with thickened teriyaki sauce, broiled for 2-3 minutes; then flipped chicken and repeated for other side. Served with rice and passed the sauce--YUMMY! I made a little extra sauce because I cooked a little more than 3 lbs. of chicken (using a 5 qt. slow cooker). It didn't go to waste. My son used it over the next few days with leftovers and with other things he made for himself. It's very good teriyaki sauce. I served this dish with honey sauteed broccoli and carrots, which was a delightful complement. I will definitely make this dish again. I love finding tasty, easy recipes for the slow cooker!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by marysanderson

I already reviewed this recipe but I have to rave about it again. I make this dish often because my family goes nuts over it. I always make broccoli separately to add to the dishes of those who will eat vegetables and I also pour the sauce into a saucepan and then triple it because they love lots of extra sauce. This is a fabulous recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by valanddansmith

I didn't actually make this exact recipe, but I DID make the sauce part of it - I never seem to have a bottle of teriyaki sauce on hand, and I was desperate for some last night for an Asian beef and broccoli dish I was making, so I was very happy to come across this recipe so quickly in the 2010 cookbook that I recently got in the mail. My family devoured it!! The chicken looks delicious so I'll be putting it on the menu very soon!

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by topaznights

Delicious dish! The whole family loved it. The first time I made it I forgot to thicken the sauce and it was still wonderful. Will absolutely make again!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by marysanderson

This dish was so easy and my whole family loved it. I served it over rice and cooked veggies and it was a big hit!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2009 by sspooney

Excellent, super easy dish! I had a busy day and just tossed it all in the crock pot and voila-what a great dish! I will never buy store bought teriyaki sauce again!

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2009 by zellko

This is the best chicken dish I've ever made in the slow cooker.I used large chunks of boneless chicken breast and added pinneapple chunks and green pepper at the end of cooking to make it a one dish meal.. I also substituted Splenda for all the sugar. 

 
 

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