Description
A hands-off, flavorful crockpot recipe that delivers restaurant-quality teriyaki chicken without the hassle of takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breasts or thighs (Use whatever is cheap or in the freezer.)
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce (Low sodium preferred.)
- 1/4 cup Honey (Can substitute with brown sugar.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Fresh is best.)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (Fresh or tube ginger works.)
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (For thickening the sauce.)
- 1/2 cup Water
Optional Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (Sprinkle on top.)
- 2 stalks Green onions (Sliced for garnish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and water.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a bit of water, stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to avoid a stringy texture. For deeper flavor, sear the chicken in oil before adding to the crockpot. Always prefer fresh garlic over jarred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian, Japanese
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 30
