Description
Savory Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki brings Japanese-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, sweet-tangy sauce create an effortless meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken, diced
Sauces and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl to create a harmonious flavor base.
- Gently fold diced chicken into the aromatic sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the marinade.
- Carefully pour the sauced chicken into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly across the bottom of the ceramic insert.
- Set the Crock-Pot to low temperature and allow the chicken to simmer slowly for 4-6 hours, which will tenderize the meat and intensify the sauce’s flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, verify the chicken is fully cooked by checking its internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare fluffy white rice as a complementary base for the teriyaki chicken.
- Plate the succulent chicken over the steamed rice, generously drizzling the rich, caramelized sauce from the slow cooker on top.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium teriyaki sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of this dish.
- Trim visible fat from chicken breasts to reduce calories and create a leaner meal option.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful alternative to chicken breasts.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time and freeze in individual portions for quick weeknight meals that save time and effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg