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Healthy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken dish with colorful vegetables

Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

A comforting, easy-to-make teriyaki chicken recipe that utilizes a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts Tender, juicy texture
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce Adds umami and moisture
  • ⅓ cup honey Provides sweetness and balance
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Adds depth and richness
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste sambal oelek, sriracha, or hot sauce of choice Offers heat
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Cuts through sweetness and enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Helps thicken the sauce

For Serving

  • Prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice Serves as a base
  • Toasted sesame seeds Adds crunch and nuttiness
  • Chopped green onion Adds freshness

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by placing the chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, chili paste, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

Cooking

  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken to a plate, allowing it to cool slightly.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker, mixing thoroughly to avoid any lumps.
  • Cook on HIGH for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and becomes glossy.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker, stirring to ensure it’s well-coated with the sauce.

Serving

  • Serve the teriyaki chicken over your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Consider adding sliced bell peppers or pineapple for variation. Allow chicken to cool before storing and can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword crockpot chicken, easy dinner, family meal, Slow Cooker Recipe, teriyaki chicken
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