Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is your go-to solution for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. With just five minutes of prep time, this delicious dish simmers in your slow cooker, allowing the chicken to soak up rich teriyaki flavors while you focus on other things. Serve it with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe not only saves time but also ensures a mouthwatering experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mirin
- ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil in the slow cooker. Whisk together.
- Add chicken breasts; coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken and mix with half of the thickened sauce (made by straining and boiling the leftover sauce with cornstarch).
- Serve hot over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Low - 6 hours / High - 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg