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Colorful plated crockpot teriyaki chicken featuring tender shredded chicken coated in glossy, dark teriyaki sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. The dish is served on a white plate with a background of fresh vegetables and rice, styled simply with a rustic cloth underneath, highlighting the savory and succulent textures.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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A simple dump-and-go crockpot recipe for tender, flavorful teriyaki chicken that everyone will love.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken in the crockpot.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. OPTIONAL: Remove chicken and set aside. Pour remaining sauce into a saucepan, bring to a boil, and thicken with cornstarch if desired.
  6. Serve chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Adjust the honey for sweeter or less sweet taste.
  • The sauce thickening step is optional but adds a restaurant-quality glaze.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg