Dump and Go Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Crockpot Style

Tender chicken, buttery garlic, effortless comfort

This Dump and Go Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Crockpot Style is an easy healthy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a cozy fall dinner idea packed with sweet, savory flavor. The chicken slow cooks until fork tender before being shredded and coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s effortless, family friendly, and perfect served over warm rice for a satisfying meal without extra fuss. If you need a weeknight dinner that feels comforting yet simple, this teriyaki chicken is a go to favorite.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress free.

• Slow cooker
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Two forks for shredding

🥣 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
3. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Set aside.
6. Strain the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
7. Heat the sauce over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cold water until dissolved.
9. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
10. Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
11. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice and enjoy.

💡 Pro Tips

• Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra texture and color.
• If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a splash more honey before thickening.
• Chicken thighs can replace breasts for extra tenderness.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be used in rice bowls, wraps, or salads.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

Dump and Go Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Crockpot Style brings together tender shredded chicken and a glossy, flavor packed teriyaki sauce for the ultimate weeknight comfort meal. With minimal prep and maximum payoff, it’s perfect for rice bowls, meal prep, or feeding a hungry family. This easy slow cooker favorite is warm, cozy, and delicious enough to become a repeat recipe all year long.

Sweet Teriyaki Chicken

An easy, healthy recipe transforming simple ingredients into a cozy dinner packed with sweet and savory flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal served over rice.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Japanese

Servings 6 servings

Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
• Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken.

Cooking

• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
• Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Set aside.
• Strain the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan.
• Heat the sauce over medium high heat and bring to a simmer.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cold water until dissolved.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the shredded chicken and toss to coat.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice and enjoy.

Notes

Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra texture and color. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a splash more honey before thickening. Chicken thighs can replace breasts for extra tenderness. Leftovers reheat beautifully and can be used in rice bowls, wraps, or salads.

Keyword Comfort Food, Crockpot recipe, Easy Dinner, Slow Cooker, Teriyaki Chicken