Description
Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken delivers tender, juicy chicken in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze with just 5 minutes of prep. Simply dump everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you handle your day. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want homemade flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium preferred
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Optional: pineapple chunks, bell peppers, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken, making sure it’s evenly coated.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken should be fork-tender and easy to shred when done.
4. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then stir into the sauce in the crockpot. Turn to HIGH and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens beautifully.
5. Return shredded chicken to the thickened sauce and toss to coat. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Add pineapple chunks and bell peppers in the last hour for extra sweetness and crunch.
Double the sauce ingredients and freeze half for an even faster meal next time.
Use frozen chicken by adding 1-2 hours to the cooking time.
Leftovers make amazing fried rice or stir-fry the next day.
For extra crispy edges, broil the sauced chicken for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg