Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is an effortless, mouthwatering dish perfect for busy weeknights. In just 5 minutes of prep, you can set your slow cooker to create tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce that your family will adore. This versatile recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or even in lettuce wraps for a light and refreshing meal. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or prepping meals for the week ahead, this flavorful dish promises to be a hit at any 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 (for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker bowl to prevent sticking.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, powdered ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sesame oil.
- Add chicken breasts and turn to coat in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix with half of the thickened sauce.
- Serve with rice or veggies and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg