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Colorful and glossy crockpot teriyaki chicken served on a white plate, garnished with green chopped scallions and sesame seeds, with a rich, sticky sauce coating tender shredded chicken, set against a blurred kitchen background.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Weeknight Dinner

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A simple, flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken perfect for busy weeknights, tender shredded chicken cooked in a savory, sweet teriyaki sauce.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch on the stovetop, then return chicken to the crockpot and stir well.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts or thighs; thighs stay juicier.
  • Adjust sweetness or saltiness by adding more honey or soy sauce.
  • Serve over steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg