Description
Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of Asian cuisine to your dinner table with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce made from simple ingredients. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your day. The result is a savory, sweet, and tangy dish that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies for a wholesome meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix some liquid with cornstarch and stir back into the slow cooker before serving.
Notes
– Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the slow cooker for added nutrition.
– Marinating the chicken overnight in teriyaki sauce will enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg