Description
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet and savory delight that transforms simple chicken into an extraordinary meal. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich teriyaki sauce, infused with garlic and ginger, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe will have your family eagerly anticipating dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks and mix it back into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg