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Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Serve this tender flavorful teriyaki chicken with a veggie stir fry over rice, or part of a noodle bowl. They even make tasty little sliders!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thicken Sauce 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 269kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3-4 teaspoons water

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the granulated and brown sugars with the minced garlic and ginger.
    ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • Whisk in the cider vinegar OR rice vinegar, soy sauce, and freshly-squeezed orange juice until well-combined.
    ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup cider vinegar or rice vinegar, ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the Crock Pot and pour the sauce over them.
    2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165-degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside while you thicken the sauce.
  • Add the sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • In a small jar, combine the water and cornstarch and shake until the mixture is smooth.
    2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3-4 teaspoons water
  • When the sauce is heated through, add the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, whisking constantly to combine.
  • Cook the sauce for 10 minutes until it thickens – about 10 minutes. Be sure to whisk throughout.
  • Slice or pull the chicken as desired.
  • Add the sauce and chicken to a serving bowl and serve immediately with rice and vegetables.

Notes

You’re going to want to save this for later because this recipe is a great addition to any meal plan. If you love once a week or once a month cooking, this is super easy to double or triple.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg