Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or leg quarters)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. In a medium bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Pour over chicken and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from slow cooker, chop into cubes, and set aside.
  4. Strain the cooking liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil.
  5. In a small bowl whisk cornstarch and water until combined.
  6. 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.
  7. Coat chicken with sauce and let heat through.

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