Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts or thighs cooked in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, finished with a crispy broil or air fry step for perfect texture.

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
Brown sugar
Rice vinegar
Minced garlic
Fresh ginger, grated
Cornstarch
Sesame oil
Green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds
Water or chicken broth

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces or leave whole if using breasts.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until sugar is dissolved.
Place chicken in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat. Add a cup of water or broth if using a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours in a slow cooker. If using an Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a quick release.
Remove chicken from the pot. Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the hot sauce in the pot. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush generously with the thickened sauce.
Broil on high for 3-5 minutes until edges are crispy and caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ginger and garlic. Pat chicken dry before broiling/air frying to ensure crispiness. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours (Slow Cooker Low) or 10 minutes (Instant Pot)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken w
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 800
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30

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