Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken: 5 Easy Fantastic Dinner
Slow cooker chicken simmered in sweet and savory teriyaki sauce until tender and coated in a glossy glaze.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup water or chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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Place chicken into crockpot.
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In a bowl stir soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water.
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Pour sauce over chicken.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
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Remove chicken and stir cornstarch mixed with cold water into crockpot sauce.
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Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Shred or slice chicken and return it to the crockpot.
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Stir until chicken becomes coated with sauce.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Chicken thighs produce juicier texture during slow cooking.
Vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers can join during final cooking stage.