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BEST Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

March 28, 2017

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It’s after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don’t utilize my slow cooker more often.  I mean, what could be simpler than throwing in a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then coming home to a ready-made meal for dinner?  Well, I’ve renewed my commitment to making my weekday nights easier by getting more use out of my slow cooker.

Slow cooker meals are also a really easy and fuss-free way to get your kids involved in the kitchen – there’s no boiling pots of hot liquids, splattering oil or open flames.  It’s just adding ingredients to the slow cooker, closing the lid…and waiting.

Teriyaki chicken is something almost everyone loves.  That familiar combination of sweet and savory is a flavor practically anyone will enjoy.  This recipe is super easy to make with only 5 minutes of prep time.  And it also provides the perfect foundation for building upon – i.e., add some of your favorite veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots or bean sprouts and make a complete meal out of it.

Depending on the veggies you’re adding, you’ll add them in during the last 20-30 minutes until they’re tender.  Bean sprouts will be added during the last 5-7 minutes so they retain some of their crunch.  Etc.  Or simply make a basic chicken teriyaki as shown here and serve it with your favorite steamed or stir-fried veggies and rice.

Let’s get started!

Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.

Place the chicken in the slow cooker.  I’m using chicken breasts but you can use any chicken pieces of your choice.

Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Cook the chicken on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.  Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred the meat.  Discard the bones if you’re using bone-in chicken.

Carefully pour the sauce into a saucepan.  Bring it to a boil and pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring until slightly thickened, about a minute.

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.  Stir to coat.  Cook on HIGH for a few minutes until heated through.  Add salt to taste.

Serve over steamed rice garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Enjoy!

 

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Kimberly Killebrew
Hands off, fuss-free, 5 minutes prep and come home to a ready meal!
Print Recipe
4.39 from 26 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken pieces of choice
  • See "Note" for adding vegetables
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons mirin (can substitute sherry or white wine)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • low sugar alternative: use brown sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the Thickener:
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • For Serving:
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions
  • NOTE: If you prefer more sauce simply double all the sauce ingredients including the thickener.

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook the chicken on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred the meat. Discard the bones if you're using bone-in chicken.
  • Carefully pour the sauce into a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring until slightly thickened, about a minute.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat. Cook on HIGH for a few minutes until heated through. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve over steamed rice garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Video

Notes

You can also add our favorite veggies in during the last 20 or so minutes of cooking (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, etc). To add bean sprouts, add them during the last 5-7 minutes to retain some crispiness. If adding veggies, you'll proceed with removing the chicken once it's cooked and shredding it, and the sauce will be thickened with the vegetables in it.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2012mg | Potassium: 920mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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48 Responses

  1. Kristi Martin says

    September 11, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Just my opinion, my family and i thought this dish was just too salty! I had to add some pineapple juice just to cut the salt…I doubt I will use this recipe again but I would certainly omit the dose of salt when using that much soy sauce. Just my preference, I would also cut the amount of toasted sesame oil in half. I really overpowered the dish.

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  2. Kerry N. says

    April 6, 2020 at 11:50 am

    I recognized the sauce recipe as the one I make that is so far superior to any other I’ve had that I had to check and, sure enough, the recipe I use is also yours. I added shredded carrots that I had on hand and broccoli. I had already cooked chicken so I made the sauce while I put the vegetables in the pot with the shredded chicken and cooked for 20 minutes. Then added the sauce and, voila, simple dinner! Thank you so much for these recipes!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 6, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      Thank YOU, Kerry, I really appreciate your feedback!

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        October 29, 2020 at 11:57 am

        Teryaki and sweet and sour sauce recipes are the best ever, both are perfect thank you

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        • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

          October 29, 2020 at 1:54 pm

          Thank you so much, Sharon! :)

          Reply
  3. Joan says

    July 12, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    Oh my! This recipe is a hit . My boys loved it. As a nurse, I need this kind of recipe. The leave in the bench kind of cooking. Oooooh so full of yummylisiousness! Thank you so much 😊…I have to share this site to my fellow nurses..

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 12, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      Woohoo, that’s awesome, Joan! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it and thank you so much for sharing our site with your colleagues!

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    March 3, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Can you make the sauce the night before? I’d like to throw this together in the morning before work.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 3, 2019 at 9:32 am

      You sure can, Dana. The only thing you’ll still need to wait to do is add in the cornstarch when you get home from work. Happy slow cooking!

      Reply
  5. Paul says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:56 am

    Why does your Teriyaki sauce in this recipe differ significantly, mostly in portions (measurements), but also in a couple ingredients, from your Homemade Teriyaki Sauce?

    Thx.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Hi Paul, no reason, I just developed this chicken recipe separately from the stand-alone sauce. While I was adding the ingredients, tasting, and writing them down, I liked the outcome and went with it.

      Reply
  6. SandyToes says

    September 6, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    I saw a link to this recipe on Karen Peterson’s blog and had to check it out. It looks like pure deliciousness. Who doesn’t love teriyaki? If i halve the amount of chicken, would you recommend the full amount of sauce?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 7, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Hi Sandy, welcome! I tend to like a lot of sauce so if it were me I would still keep the sauce the same, but again, that’s just me :)

      Reply
  7. May says

    July 14, 2018 at 8:47 am

    I really liked the flavor and simplicity of this recipe. A couple of notes about substitutions. I used Braggs instead of soy sauce and it was too salty. I will try coconut aminos next time. I substitued coconut sugar instead of brown sugar – love coconut sugar! I used arrowroot to thicken. The same amount of arrowroot as listed for the cornstarch. Hopefully this helps somebody else that may not have the exact ingredients but still wants to make the dish!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 14, 2018 at 9:00 am

      Wonderful, May, I’m so glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the substitution tips, thank you!

      Reply
  8. Tammy Worden says

    January 11, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    We had this for dinner tonight and it was a hit!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 12, 2018 at 9:28 am

      Wonderful, Tammy, thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Natalie Loftus says

    January 2, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Excellent recipe, very flavorful and easy to make, thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 2, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      Fantastic, Natalie, thank you!

      Reply
  10. Tori says

    November 8, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Made this tonight, SO good!! Everyone loved it. This will become a regular, thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 8, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      Fantastic, Tori, thank you!

      Reply
  11. Sharona says

    November 6, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Can you do this in an instant pot?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 6, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Sharona, yes you can though I can’t tell you the exact procedure as I haven’t done it.

      Reply
  12. Tanya N. says

    August 12, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Seriously fantastic recipe! So easy to make and the whole family loved it, thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 12, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      Wonderful, Tanya, thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    April 7, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I love how thick those chicken pieces are! And so much sauce. Sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  14. James D'Amaro says

    April 7, 2017 at 6:06 am

    Made last night loved the recipe made a change instead OF soy I used a teriyaki Asian sauce and added some chicken stock came out fabulous.Thanks

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 8, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Fantastic, James, thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  15. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

    April 5, 2017 at 10:31 am

    This is absolutely one gorgeous dish!!

    Reply
  16. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    April 3, 2017 at 5:58 am

    This dish is making my mouth water! I LOVE teriyaki chicken! You better believe this is being made very, very soon.

    Reply
  17. Krista says

    April 2, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Love that my slow cooker can make me a delicious dinner! Cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
  18. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 2, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Always a great way to use the slow cooker!

    Reply
  19. Nathan Lombough says

    April 2, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Awesome, easy, delicious. I made this for my family yesterday and it got two thumbs up all around. This will become a regular.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 2, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Fantastic, Nathan, I’m thrilled to hear that, thank you!

      Reply
  20. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    April 1, 2017 at 6:13 am

    Looks like a winner. I like to use the slow cooker in the summer to keep the house cooler. This is going on my list of recipes I want to try.

    Reply
  21. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    March 31, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    This will be a winner at my house! Love the ease of slow cooker!

    Reply
  22. Jennifer says

    March 31, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    I found my dinner for tonight! Yum!!

    Reply
  23. Cori Landon says

    March 31, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit, everyone in my family loved it and not a shred was left :)

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 31, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Awesome, Cori, I’m so happy to hear that, thank you!

      Reply
  24. Alyssa | EverydayMaven says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    This would be such a good dish to come home to!

    Reply
  25. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I always wonder why I don’t use my slow cooker more! Love finding new ideas! Thank you.

    Reply
  26. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    March 30, 2017 at 5:25 am

    The thick sauce is key. YUMMATOLA as my dad would say!

    Reply
  27. Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says

    March 30, 2017 at 4:27 am

    This looks SO delicious!

    Reply
  28. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    March 29, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    This looks fantastic!

    Reply
  29. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Oh I know this will be a huge hit with my family!

    Reply
  30. Krista says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Wow! This looks amazing! I cannot wait to fill my house with these amazing smells!

    Reply
  31. Dee says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    My family loves teriyaki chicken, and I love that you can make it in the slow cooker — looks perfect!

    Reply
  32. Jen says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    This looks delicious! I’ve been getting my kids more involved in making our meals as I see them more excited about eating when they do but have never thought about the slow cooker process being easier for the little ones. Thanks!

    Reply

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