Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
With just 10 ingredients, this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is an easy dump-and-go crock pot recipe. It's perfect for busy weeknights. Just dump everything into the slow cooker in the morning and with just a few minutes of prep in the evening, dinner is ready! Perfect with some veggies and steamed rice.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: crockpot teriyaki chicken, dump and go slow cooker recipes, teriyaki chicken recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 563kcal
- 1 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into large pieces
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp molasses (unsulfured)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Add all the ingredients for the chicken portion of the recipe to a crockpot and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
Place lid on top and cook on high for 1.5 – 2hours, or until the chicken is pull-apart tender.
Once fully cooked, remove the chicken and set aside.
Pour the remaining juice and sauce from the crock-pot into a small saucepan.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, molasses, garlic and ginger. Whisk to combine.
Bring the mixture to a low boil.
Mix the water and cornstarch until combined.
While whisking, slowly add the cornstarch and stir until it reaches a thick and sticky texture.
Remove from heat and place the chicken and sauce back into the crockpot and toss to coat leaving a little to drizzle on when serving.
Keep warm until ready to serve over rice.
Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serving: 4g | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 2310mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg