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The Ultimate Dump-and-Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (No Watery Sauce!)

Close-up of shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken generously coated in glossy teriyaki sauce in a white bowl.
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This hands-off slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering sweet and savory teriyaki chicken that tastes better than takeout with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Optional: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
  8. Stir the shredded chicken back into the thickened sauce until fully coated.
  9. Serve the Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use chicken thighs; they stay more tender in the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, increase the cornstarch slurry amount slightly, adding it in small increments.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days.

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