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The Ultimate 5-Ingredient Dump-and-Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

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Make this easy crockpot teriyaki chicken for a flavorful, hands-off weeknight dinner. This set it and forget it chicken recipe creates tender meat in a thick, sweet-savory sauce, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 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.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth. This is your cornstarch slurry.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This step prevents watery sauce.
  9. Serve the crockpot teriyaki chicken over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

  • For best results and a thicker sauce, always use the cornstarch slurry step at the end. Do not skip this if you want a glaze instead of a thin broth.
  • If you prefer dark meat, use chicken thighs; they remain more moist during the long cooking time.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep. Portion the finished chicken and sauce into containers for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.

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