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Colorful crockpot filled with tender shredded chicken coated in glossy teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served on a white plate with a side of steamed rice, vibrant and flavorful presentation

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Dinners

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A flavorful and juicy crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that requires minimal preparation and delivers tender, savory chicken perfect for busy weeknights.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the cooking liquid. Cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Serve shredded chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference. Thighs tend to be more moisturizing.
  • For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or stir-fried greens.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg