Description
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich, tangy sauce that dances on your palate. The savory notes of soy sauce and the sweetness of brown sugar create a perfect balance, while the aroma of ginger and garlic fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Teriyaki Sauce: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Green Onions: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- For a healthier option, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of shredded chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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