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Colorful plate of shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed with shiny teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served over steamed rice, with a vibrant backdrop of fresh vegetables and a rustic wooden table.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Busy Nights

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A quick and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that requires minimal prep and delivers tender, juicy chicken glazed in sweet and savory sauce.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds 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 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

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 and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken, thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry, and cook on high for 10 minutes until glossy.
  5. Serve shredded chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust honey or sugar for sweetness preference.
  • For thicker sauce, use cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg