Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner solution with this Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken. Perfect for busy nights, this dish combines tender chicken with a rich, flavorful teriyaki sauce, making it a delightful alternative to takeout. With minimal prep time, simply dump your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Serve over fluffy rice, nutritious quinoa, or even fresh veggies for a complete meal that your family will love. Not only is it versatile and family-friendly, but it also makes for excellent meal prep, ensuring you have delicious leftovers ready for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2½–3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker and cook uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Shred the chicken if desired and toss with the thickened sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg