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Published: August 19, 2018 Last Modified: March 13, 2019 By Sara 142 Comments

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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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.

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Slow cooker teriyaki chicken with shredded chicken breasts, homemade teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and green onions.

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!

Chicken breasts in a crock pot with soy sauce, garlic and ginger.

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.

A slow cooker full of teriyaki chicken with tongs in it.

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.

A bowl of rice topped with shredded crock pot teriyaki chicken.

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.

Shredded slow cooker teriyaki chicken served over rice.

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!

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Slow cooker teriyaki chicken with shredded chicken breasts, homemade teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and green onions.
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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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 227kcal
Author Sara Welch

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

  • Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce sesame oil and rice vinegar.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  • Pour the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker through a strainer into a saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan on the stove over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until dissolved.
  • Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 479mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Britt says

      August 9, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! The first two times it came out delicious and couldn’t get enough of the sauce. The third time it came out super rich! I thought I must have made a mistake with the recipe and added too much of something? I’m not sure what I did differently

      Reply
    2. Gillian says

      July 2, 2022 at 6:16 am

      Can I use ground ginger don’t have fresh

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      • Sara says

        July 6, 2022 at 6:56 am

        Yes you’d use 1/3 of the amount for dried.

        Reply
    3. Lynsey says

      June 30, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      Can I use pork chops instead of chicken breast in this recipe?

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      • Sara says

        July 5, 2022 at 8:52 am

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    4. Barbara Kay Ogle says

      June 19, 2022 at 6:24 am

      I have thai basil growing that I need to use. Would this work in this recipe? Do you have any idea how much to use?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 22, 2022 at 9:49 am

        This recipe doesn’t call for basil but I think it could be a nice addition! I’d stir in a few teaspoons of thinly sliced basil just prior to serving.

        Reply
    5. Cindy says

      May 1, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Do you think I can thicken the sauce in the slow cooker? I try to avoid extra dishes at all costs. Lol!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 2, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        It should work but it’ll take a lot longer, most like 30-60 minutes on high.

        Reply
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