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A vibrant plate of tender crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed with shiny, sticky sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served alongside steamed rice on a rustic wooden table with a colorful background.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Busy Days

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This dump and go crockpot teriyaki chicken is a hassle-free recipe that delivers flavorful, tender chicken coated in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and is great for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  5. For a thicker sauce, transfer the chicken with sauce to a saucepan, stir in cornstarch, and simmer until thickened.
  6. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
  • You can use chicken thighs for juicier results.
  • Thicken the sauce using cornstarch for a glossy finish.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg