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Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken prepared in a slow cooker with vibrant sauce

Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

This incredibly easy "dump and go" recipe delivers flavorful teriyaki chicken with minimal effort, perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Simply combine ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do all the work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tbsp cold water optional, for thickening
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Whisk
  • Forks
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. In the slow cooker, combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the sauce mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreddable.
  4. If a thicker sauce is desired, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry, then stir into the hot sauce in the slow cooker during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks, allowing it to soak up the sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve the teriyaki chicken hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Serve this delicious teriyaki chicken over steamed white rice or noodles, alongside some stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.