Description
A simple and flavorful crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that combines tender chicken thighs with savory teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken thighs: 1.5 lbs (boneless, skinless)
- 🍶 Teriyaki sauce: 1 cup
- 🧄 Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- 🥢 Ginger: 1 tablespoon (freshly grated)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper: to taste
- 🧅 Green onions: Sliced, for garnish (optional)
- 🌰 Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional)
- 🍍 Pineapple chunks: 1 cup (optional)
- 🌶️ Red pepper flakes: A pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing the boneless, skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix it with the sauce. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
- Frozen chicken can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Experiment with optional ingredients for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Teriyaki Chicken, Slow Cooker, Easy Recipe, Asian Cuisine