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A vibrant plate featuring tender shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed with glossy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served alongside steamed rice and colorful steamed vegetables on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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An easy and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 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 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
  • Cooked rice and steamed vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour sauce over chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is cooked and tender.
  5. Optional: Remove chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch on the stovetop if desired.
  6. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, stir cornstarch into a small amount of water and add to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking. You can also substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg