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A vibrant bowl of golden-brown crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed with shiny sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served alongside steamed rice on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Lazy Dinners

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This dump and go crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe is perfect for busy nights. Tender chicken slowly cooked in a savory, sweet teriyaki sauce, ready to serve over rice or noodles.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Optional: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add to the slow cooker and stir to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness with more honey or sugar if desired.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil or red pepper flakes.
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results or breasts for leaner dish.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg