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Hey guess what? I made you a new recipe with your three favorite words in the title — slow cooker chicken.
That’s right. Without fail, requests for slow cooker recipes and chicken recipes seem to far outweigh all other topics in surveys and your emails. So today I’m doing a two-for-one and also introducing a healthier new take on a classic — Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken!
This version includes all of the delicious sweet and savory teriyaki flavors you love. But this easy homemade teriyaki sauce is naturally sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar. And since your slow cooker is going to do most of the work for you, there is very minimal prep time required. I think we can call that a win-win.
Speaking of winning, we’re also giving away not one but two amazing new Crock-Pot slow cookers in a giveaway below. Yep, the winner will receive one to keep and one to give to a friend. How cool is that?! So read on for this tasty recipe and take a minute to enter the giveaway too.
I mean, really, just look at that chicken drenched in that thick, sweet teriyaki sauce. It’s calling your name.
Here’s how to make it happen.
First we begin by making the teriyaki sauce base. Simply whisk together the ingredients.
Then lay your chicken breasts out in a single layer in your slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cover and cook on high for about 4-5 hours, or until the chicken basically falls apart when shredded with a fork. Get ready, because your home is going to smell a-ma-zing.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it on a separate plate or in a bowl.
Then transfer the remaining teriyaki sauce to a small saucepan, and whisk a cornstarch slurry. Bring it to a boil and let it thicken. Then pour the sauce on top of your shredded chicken.
Gently toss to combine. And then comes the hardest part — deciding how you’re going to enjoy it!
I actually enjoyed my first serving on a little teriyaki chicken slider. So simple!
But of course, the classic way would be over rice. Or quinoa. Or even just on its own, with a side of veggies. I’m pretty sure you can’t go wrong any way you choose, especially with that heavenly homemade teriyaki sauce. You’re gonna love it!
Here’s the recipe (and be sure to also check out the giveaway below!)
This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken recipe is simple to make, full of great flavor, and made with natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if desired)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup cold water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
(optional toppings: sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds)
Instructions
Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, onion, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and black pepper until combined. Pour the mixture on top of the chicken breasts. Cover slow cooker, and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon to a separate bowl and shred it using two forks. Transfer the remaining teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker to a medium saucepan.
Meanwhile in a separate bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved and no longer lumpy. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the teriyaki sauce mixture, and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, and let it boil for about 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and pour the sauce on top of the shredded chicken. Toss to combine.
Serve topped with scallions (green onions) and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
iStir™ does the stirring for you so you don’t have to. With the slow cooker’s countdown digital timer and automatic stirring, you are provided the convenience of preparing food with perfect results, even if you are not in the kitchen. Simply prepare ingredients, set cook time and attach the motor housing with proper paddle in place. Choose the general purpose paddle for soup and chili or the stew paddle for thick stew and more dense dishes. After an initial 2-hour delay, the stirring self-activates every 30 minutes to ensure thorough mixing and even heating until turned off. Pretty darn cool.
I especially stirring system when making dips and chilis. It’s really handy, especially when just keeping the slow cooker on the “warm” setting while entertaining, to not have to constantly be stirring my recipe. But this Crock-Pot is also a pro at making all of your other favorite slow cooker meals that don’t need stirring. It pretty much does everything. :)
Disclaimer: This giveaway was sponsored by Crock-Pot. I received a complementary slow cooker to test and review, but was not paid and all opinions are 100% my own as always. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site — and great giveaways — possible!
Thank you for your recipes! I just discovered your website and liked it right away! Will definitely cook this Teriyaki crock pot when I win the crock pot! yay! :)
I love making buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot! My 2nd favorite crockpot recipe is shredded BBQ chicken for sandwiches :) Can’t wait to try this teriyaki chicken recipe!
I love Crock Pots!!!! Mine just recently crapped out and haven’t had the extra money to get another one yet since we just finished catching up from Christmas, thank god!! My favorite dish to cook in the Crock Pot is beef stew!! I just through everything in the Crock Pot in the morning then set it and forget it!!!!!! It comes out so delicious, tender, juicy and it is always cooked perfectly!!!!!
Just discovered your website and amazing looking recipes. Been pinning like crazy. Just had to throw out my 35 year old crockpot so would love to win a new one! Thanks for the opportunity.
Laura —
Forgot to say that the last thing I cooked in a slow cooker was shredded chicken.
Hey Ali! I made this chicken tonight and while the chicken itself was super yummy, something went wrong with my sauce…. I followed your directions, adding the cornstarch slurry as directed, but my sauce became instantly thick – too thick, and when it cooled it turned into jello! Any thoughts? Thanks!
So glad I found this blog! This looks so yummy and easy – can’t wait to try. The slider version sounds fun what exactly did you top it with just fresh cabbage or an actual slaw? Thanks!
Also when I hit print using the blog button it sent 56 pages to my printer 1 page with recipe and 55 with just the webpage address – FYI!
Guess what Ali??? My 34 year old son just asked me tonight for a crock pot! He is single and has a 3 year old and now sees the value of a crock pot! I just had to share this with you!! Thanks have a great weekend.
My favorite crock pot recipe is hunter’s rabbit. It really helps tenderize the meat to make it absolutely delicious! Crock Pots do it all and is incredibly helpful in the kitchen to help me do it all and venture outside my comfort zone AKA the rabbit. LOL
I’m in definite need of a larger crock-pot. I LOVE to eat leftovers, and with our smaller not-big-enough crock-pot, we seldom have enough for a great lunch the next day (and my sis-in-law could use one too)!!
My favorite slow cooker recipe is very easy – Thick pork chops topped with low fat cream of mushroom soup, topped with prepared Stovetop Cornbread dressing and then topped with no sugar added apple pie filling.
Is so easy and delicious–low calorie!!
I am currently making this dish right now and am SO excited! I can’t wait to eat it, the homemade sauce is making the house smell delicious.
I think it would go good with some cooked broccoli and carrots.
My favorite crockpot recipe is southwestern chicken stew. My crockpot has seen better days, maybe I’ll get a new one.:)
Hands-down, my favorite crockpot recipe has to be beef stew. It’s a classic, perfect on a winter day with a side of homemade bread.
Thank you for your recipes! I just discovered your website and liked it right away! Will definitely cook this Teriyaki crock pot when I win the crock pot! yay! :)
So many favorites! How about Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cake?
Beef Stew!
Slow cooker chicken burritos are my favorite!
I love making buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot! My 2nd favorite crockpot recipe is shredded BBQ chicken for sandwiches :) Can’t wait to try this teriyaki chicken recipe!
This crockpot and the recipe is rocking my world.
My favorite crock pot recipe is chuck roast with cranberry sauce and dry soup mix.
This sounds so good. Nice to see a teriyaki chicken recipe that doesn’t tell you to buy store bought bottle of sauce.
Definitely making this soon :)
I bought a new crock pot a few months ago. So now I am on the fast track as far as using it. I love Teriyaki. Yum Yum. This was a perfect find.
I love CrockPot Cooking and this chicken sounds right up my alley for a big family gathering!
I love making soups in the crockpot! It’s all I ever want on a cold winter day and it’s wonderful when I can come home to it waiting for me!
I enjoy making a mexican chicken dish in my crockpot.
I love my crock pot for making chicken. It’s always moist, juicy and tender.
I love making pot roast in the crock pot.
Can’t wait to try this! With DH at home, we can now try 4 and 5 hour crockpot recipes.
Love pulled pulled chicken in my crock pot. It’s from the 80’s and still works good but would like an updated version.
This sounds like a great recipe! I love any kind of chicken recipe in the crock pot!
I make chicken fricassee in a slow cooker.
I love Crock Pots!!!! Mine just recently crapped out and haven’t had the extra money to get another one yet since we just finished catching up from Christmas, thank god!! My favorite dish to cook in the Crock Pot is beef stew!! I just through everything in the Crock Pot in the morning then set it and forget it!!!!!! It comes out so delicious, tender, juicy and it is always cooked perfectly!!!!!
A nice chickpea curry sounds like something yummy to make in a crock-pot!
Great looking recipe!
I love cooking a whole chicken in my slow cooker!
Right now my favorite is Pinch of Yum’s Slow Cooker Carnitas, but I’m trying this one today!
I could use a crockpot since I borrowed my daughters and accidently broke hers , so to win one and have one to give her would be pretty awesome !
Currently it is my mom’s Beef Stew Recipe; but I look forward to trying this recipe sometime soon
Just discovered your website and amazing looking recipes. Been pinning like crazy. Just had to throw out my 35 year old crockpot so would love to win a new one! Thanks for the opportunity.
Forgot to say that the last thing I cooked in a slow cooker was shredded chicken.
Hey Ali! I made this chicken tonight and while the chicken itself was super yummy, something went wrong with my sauce…. I followed your directions, adding the cornstarch slurry as directed, but my sauce became instantly thick – too thick, and when it cooled it turned into jello! Any thoughts? Thanks!
I love pulled pork. It is so easy and delicious.
So glad I found this blog! This looks so yummy and easy – can’t wait to try. The slider version sounds fun what exactly did you top it with just fresh cabbage or an actual slaw? Thanks!
Also when I hit print using the blog button it sent 56 pages to my printer 1 page with recipe and 55 with just the webpage address – FYI!
I like to do apples, cored and put some brown sugar and maple syrup in the hole, and then an inch of water/syrup on the bottom of the pot.
my crock pot is hands down my favorite kitchen tool. It’s a life saver!
Always LOVE chicken in the crockpot.
OMG, this looks so good! Must try it!
I love to do a roast, but still can’t get it as good as my mom’s=( maybe I need a new crockpot=). Hint hint!
I don’t know the name of the recipe but it’s basically steak, mushroom soup and onion soup mix.
Guess what Ali??? My 34 year old son just asked me tonight for a crock pot! He is single and has a 3 year old and now sees the value of a crock pot! I just had to share this with you!! Thanks have a great weekend.
Pulled pork is my fav in crockpot, but this looks yummy too!!
Pulled pork is my fav in crockpot, but this looks yummy too!!
pretty much all my favorite things!
My favorite crock pot recipe is hunter’s rabbit. It really helps tenderize the meat to make it absolutely delicious! Crock Pots do it all and is incredibly helpful in the kitchen to help me do it all and venture outside my comfort zone AKA the rabbit. LOL
I’m in definite need of a larger crock-pot. I LOVE to eat leftovers, and with our smaller not-big-enough crock-pot, we seldom have enough for a great lunch the next day (and my sis-in-law could use one too)!!
My favorite slow cooker recipe is very easy – Thick pork chops topped with low fat cream of mushroom soup, topped with prepared Stovetop Cornbread dressing and then topped with no sugar added apple pie filling.
Is so easy and delicious–low calorie!!
My favorite is roast beef with carrots.
I am currently making this dish right now and am SO excited! I can’t wait to eat it, the homemade sauce is making the house smell delicious.
I think it would go good with some cooked broccoli and carrots.
I love crock pot cooking!
This looks great! My favorite crockpot recipe is probably a balsamic pork tenderloin.
I love a good crockpot chili!
I love chicken parmesan in the crock pot! :) So delicious!!