If you have chicken breast on hand instead of thighs, feel free to substitute them in this recipe. Make sure to use a digital thermometer to check when the chicken is cooked (160°F) because they might take longer than thighs.
Is it OK to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?
No worries! Although there are
mistakes you can make with raw chicken, it is perfectly OK to put raw chicken in a slow cooker. Just make sure your chicken is 160°F when the timer goes off, and you’re good to go!
How do you thicken teriyaki sauce without cornstarch?
If you don't have cornstarch on hand, you can thicken teriyaki sauce without it. A
thickener flour works great here! A good rule of thumb is to substitute 2 tablespoons of flour for every 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Other alternatives are arrowroot powder, tapioca or potato starch, or rice flour.
What can you serve with slow-cooker chicken thighs?
This saucy chicken dish is begging for something starchy on the side to soak up all the tasty sweet-sour soy mixture. Try serving with plain rice or a yummy
rice side dish recipe that has complimentary flavors. You could also serve this slow-cooker chicken recipe with couscous, quinoa or rice noodles.
How should you store leftover slow-cooker chicken thighs?
Store leftover slow-cooker chicken thighs in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze up to 3 months.
—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Tester and
Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor