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A vibrant bowl of shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served on a white plate with steamed rice and snap peas, with a glossy sauce coating the tender meat, styled simply on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Quick Dinners

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This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is an effortless, flavor-packed dish simmered to tender perfection, easy to serve over rice or noodles.

  • Total Time: 4-6 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 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp 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. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken, stir in cornstarch dissolved in water, and cook on high for 10 minutes to thicken sauce.
  5. Serve over steamed rice topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts for a leaner option.
  • Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing honey or brown sugar.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (ensure soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg