Description
A hands-off slow-cooker recipe for tender, saucy teriyaki chicken that cooks to perfection with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lb)
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, turning each piece so it’s evenly coated.
- Scatter 1 cup broccoli florets on top if using. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, remove some cooking liquid and whisk with cornstarch, then return it to the pot and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes. Avoid using frozen chicken for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian