Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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This crockpot teriyaki chicken is one of those weeknight dinners you’ll want to make again and again. It’s sweet, savory, full of flavor, and the best part is you just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger minced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker. No need to chop or brown, just add them in whole.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and easy to shred.
4. Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
5. Strain the sauce left in the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Place it on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the cold water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir it into the simmering sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken and stir to coat. Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Serving Ideas

This chicken is delicious over a bowl of white or brown rice. You can also serve it with steamed vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers. Leftovers are great in meal prep bowls or wraps the next day.

Helpful Tips

If you prefer dark meat, chicken thighs work just as well and stay super tender
You can double this recipe if you’re cooking for a crowd, just make sure your crockpot is large enough
Want to add veggies? Add quick cooking ones like broccoli or bell peppers during the last hour of cooking so they don’t get mushy

Nutrition Info

Each serving has about 420 calories with 25 grams of protein, 22 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat, and 17 grams of sugar. These are rough estimates and can vary depending on the exact ingredients you use.

Disclaimer: This nutrition information is calculated using online tools and is meant as a general guide. For more accurate details, please consult a nutritionist or use your preferred nutrition calculator.