Best 2 Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipes

Slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a simple and versatile dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The teriyaki sauce infuses the chicken with a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. Whether you're using chicken breasts, thighs, or a whole chicken, this recipe will give you tender, juicy chicken that falls off the bone. So if you're looking for an easy and delicious slow cooker recipe, give this teriyaki chicken a try.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Linda1128

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound chicken, diced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, brown sugar and garlic cloves in large bowl. Add chicken to sauce, and toss to combine. Pour chicken mixture into crock-pot. Cook on low 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over hot cooked rice and spoon extra sauce if desired.

EASY SLOW COOKER TERIYAKI CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Willy

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or leg quarters)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove minced garlic
? teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

Instructions Place chicken in the crockpot. In a medium bowl combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Pour over chicken and cook on low 4-5 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker, chop into cubes, and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a skillet and bring to a boil. In a small bowl whisk cornstarch and water until combined. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to boiling liquid and reduce to a simmer. Allow sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes then toss the chicken back in. Coat chicken with sauce and let heat through.

Tips:

For a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
To make this recipe in a pressure cooker, cook the chicken on high pressure for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Quick release the pressure, then stir in the sauce ingredients and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
Serve this chicken over rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This easy slow cooker teriyaki chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the teriyaki sauce is flavorful and slightly sweet. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual party. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.