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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

A quick and delicious 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.75 cup teriyaki sauce Use low-sodium for better control over saltiness.
  • 0.25 cup honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce is recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Helps thicken the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth with no lumps.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to coat it with the thickened sauce.
  3. Let sit uncovered for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 37gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgSugar: 14g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. For a thicker sauce, let it cook uncovered for 30 minutes at the end.

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