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Ultimate 5-Ingredient Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

Close-up of moist, shredded crockpot teriyaki chicken generously coated in a thick, glossy teriyaki sauce.
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This hands-off slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe uses only five ingredients for a sweet and savory weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout. It is perfect for busy schedules and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup quality teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
  8. Serve the crockpot teriyaki chicken over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce without the cornstarch slurry, remove the chicken halfway through cooking and shred it. Then, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the liquid before returning the chicken. Cook on high for the final 30 minutes.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; portion the finished chicken and sauce into containers for easy lunches or dinners later in the week.
  • If you use chicken thighs, the meat will be more tender.

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Find it online: https://mistyplate.com/crockpot-teriyaki-chicken-recipe/