Description
Discover the easy and delicious Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful slow cooker dish features tender chicken simmered in savory teriyaki sauce, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts or thighs.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Optional: Remove chicken, simmer the sauce in a saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water, and whisk into the sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Return chicken to the crockpot to coat with the thickened sauce and serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, thicken the cooking liquid with cornstarch before serving.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers and broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model and chicken size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg