Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!

I always order teriyaki chicken when I go to my local Japanese restaurant. This slow cooker recipe is SO simple to make at home and has all the same great flavors of the restaurant version.

Being able to throw a meal into my crock pot for dinner is something I have always been extremely thankful for. This slow cooker teriyaki chicken is one of my go-to dinner ideas because it’s quick and the entire family loves it. Plus, because it utilizes the slow cooker I can throw dinner on earlier in the day and forget about it.

HOW DO YOU MAKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TERIYAKI?

Thankfully, this teriyaki chicken is as easy as tossing all your ingredients in a crock pot and leaving it to cook. Chicken breasts are cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded before being drizzled with sauce. Serve your crock pot teriyaki chicken over rice and you’ve got a satisfying dinner!

Depending on your preferences, chicken thighs or breasts can be used to make teriyaki chicken. One of the best parts about this recipe is that it can easily be doubled to feed a crowd if need be. Not to mention, it only takes about 5 minutes of prep time which makes for a quick meal all the way around.

You can eat crock pot teriyaki chicken as is, but it’s best when served over steamed rice. If you love this slow cooker chicken teriyaki, you’ll also love this chicken teriyaki stir fry which has similar flavors but is ready in 30 minutes.

IS CHICKEN TERIYAKI HEALTHY?

Chicken teriyaki is made with mostly healthy ingredients. That being said, soy sauce is salty, and too much sodium is not good for you. Be sure to use a low sodium soy sauce in this recipe!

CAN YOU COOK RICE IN THE CROCK POT?

Yes, you can cook most things in the crock pot. However, you would have to cook it separate from the teriyaki chicken. Cooking rice in a crock pot makes it take much longer than just making it on the stove, however, it can be done if desired.

CAN VEGETABLES BE ADDED TO SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN?

Vegetables can definitely be added to this recipe. Most popular stir fry vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, bell peppers, etc. can be added to this dish to personalize it. However, be aware, those most vegetables will need to be added later in the cooking process or they may get soggy.

If you’re dreading school because weeknight dinners are so stressful, I’m with you. However, I have started preparing for busy nights by pulling out as many slow cooker recipes as possible. I’m definitely adding this slow cooker teriyaki chicken to the weeknight dinner rotation!

MORE CHICKEN SLOW COOKER RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

• Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
• Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
• Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is chicken breasts cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey, then shredded and drizzled with sauce. Serve over rice for an easy yet satisfying crock pot dinner!

Course Main

Cuisine Asian

Keyword crock pot teriyaki chicken, slow cooker teriyaki chicken, teriyaki chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 227 kcal

Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger minced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce sesame oil and rice vinegar.

3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.

4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

6. Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.

7. Place the saucepan on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.

8. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved.

9. Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.

10. Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Cholesterol 72mg 24%

Sodium 542mg 23%

Potassium 479mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Sugars 17g

Protein 25g 50%

Vitamin A 0.7%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 2.9%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.