Description
A savory and sweet Japanese-inspired chicken dish slow-cooked to tender perfection with a glossy ginger-soy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken to a plate and pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry, stir into the simmering sauce until thickened.
- Pour the thickened glaze back over the chicken and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese-American