Description
A hassle-free recipe for teriyaki chicken that cooks itself in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Add sliced bell peppers if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot with two forks and mix it well with the sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce for a few hours before cooking. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the honey amount or reduce for less sweetness. For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for an additional 15-30 minutes after shredding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot, teriyaki chicken, easy dinner, meal prep, dinner recipe