Description
This easy Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it combines simple ingredients like chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, slow-cooked to juicy perfection. Serve it over steamed rice for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken, diced
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic cloves, mixing thoroughly to create a well-blended teriyaki sauce base.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the sauce mixture and toss well to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Transfer to Crock-Pot: Pour the chicken and sauce mixture into the Crock-Pot, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cook the mixture on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve the cooked chicken teriyaki hot over steamed rice, spooning extra sauce from the Crock-Pot over the top for added flavor and moisture.
Notes
- You can add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli to the Crock-Pot during cooking for a complete meal.
- For thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce the sauce.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results if preferred.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
