Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki
This easy slow cooker chicken teriyaki is tender, flavorful, and perfectly sweet and savory. A fuss-free meal great for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into bite-sized pieces
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup thick teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
¼ cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
Optional:
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry to thicken sauce)
Chopped bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, or pineapple chunks (add-ins)
Sesame seeds, sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare Sauce:
In a large bowl, combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Add Chicken:
Toss diced chicken into the sauce and mix until well coated.
Slow Cook:
Transfer the mixture to your Crock-Pot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Optional – Thicken Sauce:
For a thicker glaze, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve:
Spoon chicken and sauce over cooked rice or noodles, or serve in lettuce wraps. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier than breasts.
Add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for a complete one-pot meal.
Use low-sodium teriyaki sauce to reduce salt content.
This meal freezes well and is perfect for batch cooking or meal prepping.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/crock-pot-chicken-teriyaki/
