Description
Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken: A savory, set-it-and-forget-it dinner with a rich homemade teriyaki-inspired sauce that tastes just like takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water, for slurry
- Optional: sesame seeds or sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, water, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred or slice as desired.
- Whisk cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce.
- Return chicken to the crockpot, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles and garnish if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- For gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce is substituted with coconut aminos.
- Stir in the slurry gradually to reach your preferred sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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