Description
Effortless Family Favorite: Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a simple, flavorful, and quick low-effort recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, this crockpot meal is ideal for serving over rice or noodles. Ready in minimally prepared steps, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love for its convenience and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry if thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and grate ginger for maximum flavor.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot’s bottom and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with sauce.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking and turn to high briefly until thickened.
- Shred the chicken slightly and serve over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Adding pineapple chunks or bell peppers enhances flavor variations.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg