4-Ingredient Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth
A simple and delicious crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred or slice.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the crockpot sauce.
- Cook for 10 more minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the sauce and stir.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Use low-sodium teriyaki sauce if preferred.
- Chicken thighs work well as a substitute.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg