Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken: A Simple Flavor Boost!
A simple and flavorful recipe for making Teriyaki Chicken in a crockpot, perfect for busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on Low
- Total Time: 3-4 hours 10 minutes or 6-8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 large)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- Rice or quinoa, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Lightly spray the bottom and sides of your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Lay the chicken breasts flat in a single layer at the bottom.
- Mix the Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved, then pour over the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Set the slow cooker to High for 3 to 4 hours or Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Thicken the Sauce: Transfer the liquid to a saucepan, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, and add to the saucepan. Heat and stir until thickened.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the thickened sauce over the shredded chicken, serve over rice or quinoa, and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs for more richness.
- For a gluten-free option, use Tamari instead of soy sauce.
- White vinegar can be used instead of apple cider vinegar.
- Coconut sugar is a suitable substitute for brown sugar.
- Arrowroot powder can replace cornstarch for a grain-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg