Easy Homemade Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken – Sweet, Savory & Ultra Tender
Homemade Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken made with tender chicken simmered in a sweet, savory, and glossy teriyaki sauce, finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken and sauce
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the glaze
- 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Toppings
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp green onions
Instructions
- Cut chicken into even 1-inch pieces.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour into crockpot with chicken and stir.
- Cook on HIGH 3 hours or LOW 5–6 hours.
- Remove chicken and simmer sauce in pan.
- Mix cornstarch slurry and whisk into sauce until thick.
- Return chicken to sauce and coat well.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Low heat produces more tender chicken.
- Fresh garlic and ginger improve flavor.
- Simmer until glossy for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1300