Description

Sweet Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken offers a hands‑free, flavor‑packed dinner that’s perfect for busy evenings. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a sweet‑savory glaze made from grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, creating a glossy coating that clings to every bite. In just six to eight hours the meat becomes fall‑apart tender, ready to serve over rice or vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Serve with rice and veggies for a easy h

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds chicken thighs
1 cup grape juice
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
Place chicken thighs in the crock pot and pour the sauce over them.
Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours until chicken is tender.
Mix cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce and cook on high 15‑20 minutes to thicken.
Return chicken to the pot, coat with thickened sauce, garnish with green onions, and serve.

Notes

For a spicier version
add red pepper flakes. Substitute pineapple chunks during the last hour for a Hawaiian twist. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of grape juice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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