Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3
Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki - Juicy and flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken , diced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 cup soy sauce ( optional )
2 garlic cloves ( optional )
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest ( optional )
1 teaspoon ground ginger ( optional )
1 teaspoon sesame oil ( optional )
sesame seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
281
Sugar
21g
Fat
6g
Crock-pot chicken teriyaki is a juicy and flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe that has a sweet and savory flavor profile. The aroma of the chicken cooking in the teriyaki sauce is enough to make you crave it all day long. This dish is inspired by the Japanese cuisine and is a very popular Asian dish. Moreover, it's versatile and can be served in many ways: over rice, with noodles, as a sandwich filling or just by itself. The Crock-Pot chicken teriyaki is tasty but healthy, and you can enjoy this quick and easy recipe on busy nights.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, add the chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic and stir to combine.
2.Add the diced chicken to the slow cooker and stir so that it is coated in the sauce.
3.Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4.Optional: For extra flavor, add soy sauce, minced garlic, orange zest, ground ginger, and sesame oil to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
5.Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

PROS

The Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is a flavorful, quick and easy dish to make.
It is perfect for a healthy, low-carb dinner option that packs a lot of flavor.

It is a great choice for busy weeknights when time is limited, and requires very minimal prep work, as all the ingredients are added to the slow cooker.

CONS

The Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki requires a slow cooker, which may not be a common kitchen item for all.
Also, since it is a slow-cooked recipe, it may not be suitable for those who want to eat immediately.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is a healthy and protein-rich dish that contains essential vitamins and minerals such as: iron, zinc and magnesium. The chicken in this recipe contains protein which is vital for growth and repair of cells and is also low in calories and fat.
The dish is made with teriyaki sauce which contains honey, soy sauce and ginger which are all beneficial for the body: Honey has anti-bacterial properties; soy sauce is high in protein and the ginger is an anti-inflammatory.

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