Description
Indulge in the savory-sweet flavors of this easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe. Tender chicken cooked in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, served over steamed rice, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- cooked white rice
Instructions
- Place the Chicken: Put chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
- Thicken Sauce: Make a slurry with cornstarch and water. Stir into sauce and cook until thickened.
- Combine: Return shredded chicken to the crockpot. Stir to coat.
- Serve: Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Try using chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Add veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas in the last 30 minutes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
