Description
This Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few minutes of prep, you can let the slow cooker do all the work, resulting in tender, juicy chicken infused with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. This dish is a family favorite and pairs perfectly with rice or steamed veggies. The slow-cooking process enhances the flavors, making this a meal you’ll want to come back to again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot. Ensure they are spread out evenly.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and ¼ cup of water until the mixture is well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken breasts. Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crock pot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce in the crock pot. Let the sauce cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glaze.
- Combine and Serve: Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, stirring to coat the chicken with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Serve the teriyaki chicken over a bed of steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch to the slurry.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little sesame oil over the dish just before serving.
- This recipe works great with chicken thighs as well. They will yield a juicier result and may require a similar cooking time.