Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this **Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken**—a flavorful, fuss-free recipe that’s perfect for busy schedules. Succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The magic happens in your crock pot, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce into a glossy glaze that coats every bite. Serve this savory-sweet dish over fluffy steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a restaurant-quality finish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is an effortless way to bring a comforting, Asian-inspired meal to your table. Perfect for meal prep or feeding the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (approximately 1.5 lbs) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 1 teaspoon (grated or minced) Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon (optional for garnish) Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks (chopped, optional for garnish) Green onions

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3

Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C).

Step 5

Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot and set it aside on a cutting board.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.

Step 7

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining teriyaki sauce in the crock pot. Turn the heat to high and let the sauce thicken for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

While the sauce thickens, shred or slice the chicken as desired.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir it gently to coat it in the thickened teriyaki sauce.

Step 10

Serve the teriyaki chicken over steamed rice, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3064.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5086.6

Total Fat 117.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 2312mg	0%
Sodium 6645.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 71.1g
Protein 857.9g	0%

Vitamin D 27.2IU	0%
Calcium 414.9mg	0%
Iron 27.9mg	0%
Potassium 7641.6mg	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: 21.7%

Protein: 70.3%

Carbs: 8.0%