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Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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A flavorful and easy dump-and-go recipe for teriyaki chicken made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1 cup diced pineapple (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring each piece is coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  5. After the cooking time, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then stir into the sauce in the crockpot. If using, add broccoli and pineapple now.
  7. Turn the heat to HIGH and let the sauce thicken for about 15 minutes.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, mixing it well with the sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. You can customize with various vegetables as desired.

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