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Slow cooker chicken teriyaki with vegetables.

CROCK-POT CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Sana Umer
This Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is tender, juicy, and full of sweet-savory flavor. Perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner with rice or veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Teriyaki:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare Sauce:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.

Cook Chicken:

  • Place chicken in the crock-pot. Pour sauce over chicken.

Slow Cook:

  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.

Thicken Sauce:

  • Remove chicken and stir in cornstarch-water mixture into sauce. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Serve:

  • Return chicken to sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or veggies.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Sauce can be mixed ahead of time for quicker prep.
  • Variations: Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra veggies.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
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