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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

For someone like me, who’s always on the go, being able to drop all the ingredients in the crock pot is a lifesaver. Yes, slow-cook meals take longer to get ready. But there’s no hassle because you don’t have to do a thing, and this Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki promised everything!

Just deliciousness!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Take my favorite slow-cooker recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki. It’s so easy to make, and it’s a crowd-pleaser too. Everyone in my family loves it, from the kids to Grandma.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Oh, and if you don’t like chicken thighs (like me!), you can substitute them with chicken breasts.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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Is It a Healthy Dish?

Yes! As with any dish, it’s best to check out the nutritional values of your ingredients. This recipe mostly has healthy, wholesome ingredients like chicken broth and honey. The teriyaki sauce adds some flavorful sweetness without adding too many extra calories.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

What Variations Can I Try?

Feel free to mix it up a bit. You can replace the teriyaki sauce with your favorite BBQ sauce or swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth. I’ve tried it with maple syrup once, and it was tasty too.

Can I Add Veggies to Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki?

Absolutely! I love adding some sliced bell peppers and mushrooms. It gives a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. But make sure you add them later in the process, or they’ll get soggy.

What to Serve with Teriyaki Chicken?

It depends on when you’re serving it. I like to serve it with some stir-fried veggies and rice if it’s for a weeknight dinner. For more of a party feel, noodles or even popcorn shrimp would be great.

As for the drinks, a nice cold beer always works for us. The kids get their favorite fruit juice.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients:

  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Chicken broth
  • Brown sugar
  • Honey
  • Minced garlic
  • Green onions for garnish

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki:

Step 1. Place the chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, honey, and minced garlic in the slow cooker, and stir to combine.

Start by adding chicken broth.

Adding chicken broth

Then, add the teriyaki sauce.

Adding teriyaki sauce

Then, add the brown sugar.

Adding brown sugar

Then, add the honey.

Adding honey

Lastly, add minced garlic.

Adding minced garlic

Step 2. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the slow cooker. Toss to coat in the sauce.

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the slow cooker. Toss to coat in the sauce.

Step 3. Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for four hours.

Step 4. Garnish with green onions before serving if desired.

Garnish with green onions before serving if desired.

Serve warm!

Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Take my favorite slow-cooker recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki. It's so easy to make, and it's a crowd-pleaser too.
4.28 from 18 votes

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ C. Teriyaki sauce
  • 1 C. Chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Honey
  • 3 tsp. Minced garlic
  • Green onions for garnish

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Instructions

  • Place the chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, honey and minced garlic in the slow cooker, and stir to combine.
  • Cut the chicken thighs into bite sized pieces and add them to the slow cooker. Toss to coat in the sauce.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for four hours.
  • Garnish with green onions before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Sugar: 15g
Author: Laura

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Can I Prepare the Dish in Advance?

Yes, you can. Up to 24 hours in advance. Marinate everything, cover it, and put it in the fridge. When you’re ready to cook, just take it out of the fridge and pop it into the slow cooker.

How to Store Leftover Chicken?

Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container, and put it in the fridge. It should keep for up to 4 days. If you’re freezing it, please use a freezer-safe box. You can keep it there for about three months.

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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