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A vibrant plate of shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken glazed in rich brown sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served on a rustic white plate with a background of chopsticks and fresh vegetables, highlighting its glossy texture and savory appeal.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Dinner

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An effortless crockpot recipe for tender and flavorful teriyaki chicken, simmered to perfection with minimal prep work and maximum taste.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 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 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken and whisk in cornstarch with a little water to thicken sauce. Cook on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Best served over rice or steamed vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) / 3-4 hours (high)
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 310 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg