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Need an idea for a cheap and easy weeknight dinner recipe? Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken plus homemade Teriyaki sauce with garlic, honey and soy sauce, served with broccoli and rice as a side, is definitely a healthy and hearty meal for your family. Not to mention, this Teriyaki chicken dinner is a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- about 1.5–2 lb. chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 medium onion- chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 cloves garlic-minced
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 or 1/2 cup honey (to taste)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 Tablespoon cornstarch
For serving:
- Toasted sesame seeds-optional
- Sliced green onions-optional
Instructions
- In the bottom of crockpot , arrange chicken breasts in a single .
- In a bowl stir together minced garlic, onion, ground ginger, ground pepper, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and honey. Pour the mixture over chicken and cook on high 4-5 hours. Depending on the size of chicken breasts you use, the chicken might be cooked in less time. It’s done when it could be easily shred with a fork.
- Transfer the chicken on a plate and shred with a fork.
- Place remaining teriyaki mixture from crockpot to a medium sauce pan.
- Transfer shredded chicken back in the crockpot and cover to stay warm while you making the sauce.
- In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then pour it in teriyaki mixture and whisk to combine. Bring it to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes (it will thicken quickly).
- Pour the sauce over shredded chicken in crockpot and stir to coat it evenly.
- Serve chicken over rice and broccoli if desired. Top the chicken with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Gimme Some Oven!