Description
A delicious and easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe made with tender chicken pieces and a sweet, savory sauce. Serve it over rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2–3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (optional, cut into 1 pieces)
- 2 (20-ounce) cans Canned Crushed Pineapple (in its own juice)
- ½ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Bell Peppers (sliced, optional)
- Onion (chopped, optional)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry and cut the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the Pineapple: Open the cans of crushed pineapple, drain, and reserve the juice.
- Whisk the Teriyaki Sauce: Combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Place the chicken in the crockpot, scatter the drained pineapple over it, and pour the teriyaki sauce mixture on top.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional but Recommended!): Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, stir it into the crockpot, and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve and Enjoy: Shred the chicken if desired, serve over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be served with steamed rice or noodles.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg