Description
Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch for your weekly lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Pour slurry into the crockpot and stir to thicken the sauce. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers to the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg