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Colorful plate featuring shredded tender chicken glazed with glossy teriyaki sauce, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served with steamed rice and vibrant stir-fried vegetables, styled with a wooden utensil on a rustic background.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Dinner

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This crockpot teriyaki chicken is a super-easy way to enjoy tender, flavorful shredded chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce, ready with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the crockpot.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. 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 easily shredded.
  4. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into the sauce. Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks and serve over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust sweetness by changing honey or brown sugar amounts.
  • This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg