Description
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful dish that effortlessly transforms your weeknight dinners. With tender chicken breasts bathed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, this recipe infuses your kitchen with delightful aromas of garlic and ginger. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy families and sure to impress at gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that feels special every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and rinse with cool water; pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until blended.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring even coating.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- To thicken the sauce (optional), mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and serve over rice or noodles topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist! Adding pineapple or bell peppers can enhance sweetness and color.