Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines convenience with bold flavors. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker to work, allowing tender chicken breasts to soak in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce. The result is a savory-sweet dish that’s perfect for everything from family dinners to meal prep. Serve it over rice, alongside stir-fried vegetables, or in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. This recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable—add your favorite veggies or switch up the protein for a variety of delicious meals throughout the week.
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 freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cool water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and seasonings in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken breasts and coat them well.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred chicken and strain the cooking liquid.
- Thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with water; stir into shredded chicken.
- Serve over rice or with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg