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A colorful bowl of glazed homemade teriyaki chicken topped with sesame seeds, garnished with chopped green onions, served with steamed rice on a rustic wooden table

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Busy Days

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A simple and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste with tender, juicy meat coated in a savory teriyaki sauce.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • 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 ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped 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 the sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Optional: Remove chicken, transfer sauce to a pan, and simmer with cornstarch until thickened. Return chicken to sauce.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for the most tender results.
  • Serve over steamed rice or vegetables.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian fusion
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg