Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal, combining convenience and flavor in one delicious dish. In just 5 minutes of prep, you can set your slow cooker to work, allowing tender chicken to soak up a savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables and is sure to please everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and easy cleanup, it’s no wonder this recipe has become a favorite for quick dinners. Enjoy customizing your Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken with fresh veggies or creative serving ideas like lettuce wraps or grain bowls.
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
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Place chicken into the slow cooker and pour sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it; set aside.
- Strain the remaining sauce into a saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the strained sauce; stir until thickened over medium heat.
- Combine half of the thickened sauce with shredded chicken; serve with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg