Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of Japan to your dinner table with minimal effort. This recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a delightful homemade teriyaki sauce, creating a sweet and savory meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve it over rice or steamed vegetables for a wholesome dinner that feels like a culinary escape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours).
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks and mix well with the sauce. Serve with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg