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Colorful plated crockpot teriyaki chicken featuring golden-brown tender chicken covered in a glossy, rich teriyaki glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions on a rustic wooden table.

Simple Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Burst with Flavor

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A simple and savory crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that requires just dump and go ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour the sauce over chicken in the crockpot.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce, then cook on high for 10 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or brown sugar.
  • Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Easy, family-friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 chicken with sauce
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg