Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a mouthwatering, savory-sweet dish. With just five minutes of prep time, this slow-cooked meal delivers tender, shredded chicken infused with rich teriyaki flavors. The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility; it pairs seamlessly with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or even fresh salads. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe allows you to enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a quick meal option, Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is sure to impress everyone at your table.
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
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil. Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken breasts and coat them in the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks; set aside.
- Strain the remaining sauce into a saucepan using a fine mesh strainer.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to strained sauce; bring to boil until thickened.
- Combine shredded chicken with half of the thickened sauce and serve with additional sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Low - 6 hours / High - 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ⅓ cup (75g)
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg