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A vibrant plate of golden-brown shredded chicken glazed with glossy teriyaki sauce, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, set on a rustic wooden table with a side of steamed rice and fresh vegetables, beautifully styled for a home-cooked comfort meal.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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A simple and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken that requires minimal prep. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this recipe yields tender, juicy chicken coated in a savory and sweet teriyaki glaze.

  • Total Time: Approx. 4-6 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl, then pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water, add to the crockpot, and cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixed with water during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts for a leaner option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1020mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg