Description
A simple and delicious crockpot recipe for teriyaki chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place Chicken in the Crockpot: Lay the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil.
- Pour the Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Set the Cooker: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Add cornstarch mixed with water during the last 30 minutes if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Shred and Serve: Once done cooking, shred the chicken in the crockpot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Enjoy: Serve teriyaki chicken over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, consider customizing the sauce or adding vegetables like peas and bell peppers during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Teriyaki, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Asian Cuisine