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A vibrant plate featuring tender shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed with glossy sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, arranged neatly on a white ceramic dish with chopsticks resting on the side, set against a rustic wooden table with vibrant colors and textures highlighting the savory dish.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Stress-Free Meals

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This crockpot teriyaki chicken is the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and juicy flavors. Just dump the ingredients into your slow cooker and come back to a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to satisfy.

  • 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
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken into the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Optional: Remove chicken and simmer the liquid on high with cornstarch until thickened, then return chicken to coat.
  6. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for richer flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying honey or sugar levels.
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer it after cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg