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Brightly colored sticky teriyaki chicken served over white rice on a wooden platter, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, with a glossy glaze and fresh ingredients around for a cozy, inviting meal

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Dinner

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An easy, hands-off crockpot recipe for flavorful teriyaki chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the crockpot.
  2. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken and simmer sauce in a saucepan to thicken with cornstarch mixed with a little water, then return chicken to sauce.
  5. Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs.
  • Thicken the sauce for a more sticky glaze.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with soy sauce substitute)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg