Crock Pot Teriyaki Sandwiches

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Teriyaki Sandwiches! Tender, juicy chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce infused with pineapple juice, fresh garlic, and ginger for a taste that’s both tropical and comforting. The chicken is shredded and coated in a thick, luscious sauce made right in your crock pot, then piled high on soft sandwich rolls. Top it off with crunchy coleslaw and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a sandwich that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this simple recipe is an effortless way to bring bold, restaurant-quality flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1.5 cups teriyaki sauce
• 0.5 cups pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 8 pieces soft sandwich rolls
• 2 cups coleslaw (optional, for topping)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of your crock pot in an even layer.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.

Step 3

Pour the teriyaki mixture evenly over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 7

Pour the cornstarch mixture into the remaining sauce in the crock pot and stir well. Cover the crock pot and let the sauce thicken on high heat for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the thickened sauce in the crock pot and stir to coat evenly.

Step 9

To assemble the sandwiches, spoon a generous amount of the teriyaki chicken onto the bottom half of a sandwich roll.

Step 10

Top with coleslaw, if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2456.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3576.3

Total Fat 123.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 793.5mg	0%
Sodium 12056.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 405.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 160.7g
Protein 210.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 632.8mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 3869.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 45.3%