Description
This Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory teriyaki sauce with garlic and brown sugar. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and results in juicy, flavorful chicken served best over hot cooked rice.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken, diced
Teriyaki Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic cloves. Mix well until the sugar begins to dissolve, creating a flavorful sauce base.
- Coat Chicken: Add the diced chicken pieces to the sauce mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the teriyaki sauce.
- Transfer to Crock-Pot: Pour the coated chicken along with the sauce into the Crock-Pot, spreading it out evenly to promote even cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and infused with the teriyaki flavors.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot over freshly cooked rice, spooning any extra sauce from the Crock-Pot over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until it reduces to desired consistency.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of diced chicken breast for more flavorful and juicier meat.
- Served best with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables to complete the meal.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
