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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is an effortless meal option perfect for busy nights, offering wholesome flavors with minimal preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless for the best texture
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a lower-glycemic option
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) Ground ginger can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional for an oil-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Mix with cold water for thickening
For Serving
  • 3 cups Brown Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower-carb option
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions & Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker and pour the teriyaki sauce over them, coating evenly. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
  3. Once cooking is finished, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  4. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan, heat over medium, and make a cornstarch slurry with water to thicken the sauce for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in sesame oil and return the shredded chicken to the saucepan, combining well.
  6. Serve the Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken over warm brown rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Check for doneness around the 3.5-hour mark to avoid overcooking. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.

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