Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

I recently found this delicious recipe on Pinterest & thought I would give it a try on my family.  It was super easy & was a hit.... great news since they love Teriyaki Chicken & past recipes have failed.  So... here's what I did.  I only had chicken thighs with bone & skin on them... so I just tossed all in the crockpot and let them cook down until I could easily remove the skin & bone.  This is much cheaper than buying them already skinned & boned, by the way.  After this step was done, then I proceeded as the recipe stated.  Another option would be to skin the thighs beforehand... I have done this before, but I prefer this method. 

Below is the recipe and the link from which it originated from.  Enjoy!


CROCK POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN
12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 1/2 teaspoons cold water
Hot cooked long grain rice

Place chicken in a 4 qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Place liquid in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into liquid and stir until sauce is thickend. Serve with chicken and rice.