Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
This Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is an easy slow cooker recipe made with tender shredded chicken simmered in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Served over rice with vegetables and topped with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a simple, high-flavor dinner perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Servings 8
Calories 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional toppings
- Sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, chicken stock, minced garlic, ginger powder, and cornstarch.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for about 2 1/2 hrs or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it using two forks in the slow cooker and give it a good mix.
- Serve immediately with some rice, and your choice of veggies. Then top with some sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg