Description
Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet, savory, and family-friendly slow cooker meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal prep, tender chicken, and a glossy teriyaki sauce, this recipe delivers big flavor with little effort.
Ingredients
1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup honey
¼ cup rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Place chicken directly into the crockpot.
Add soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil (if using), garlic, ginger, and water. Stir gently.
Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to crockpot. Stir to coat in sauce.
(Optional) For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water, stir in, and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Chicken thighs make this extra juicy, while breasts keep it lean.
Add veggies (like broccoli, snap peas, or peppers) during the last hour for a built-in side.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2.5 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg