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A vibrant plate of glazed teriyaki chicken served atop steamed rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, with a glossy, caramelized surface contrasting the white rice and green garnish, all styled on a rustic wooden table with a warm, inviting lighting.

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Dinners

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A simple and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken dish that requires minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Juicy chicken simmered in savory, sweet, and tangy sauce, served over rice.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Optional: Remove chicken and stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce, cook on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or sugar.
  • For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water before adding.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg