Description
Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken transforms busy weeknight dinners into a delightful experience. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings for comfort food. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you can enjoy a delicious meal over rice or veggies without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot with two forks or serve whole. Pair with steamed rice and veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg