Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Easy sticky Crockpot teriyaki chicken with bottled sauce or homemade a kick of heat recipe is amazing and a healthy meal too! Sweet with just a pinch of Sriracha makes it great!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Keyword: chicken, crockpot, easy, slow cooker, teriyaki

Servings:

Author: The Typical Mom

Equipment

1 slow cooker
1 Bowl

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts boneless skinless, thawed is best
1/2 onion
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
1/2 c soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp Sriracha or more for added heat
2-4 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c hoisin sauce
1 tsp chopped ginger
1/4 c honey optional - added sweetness

Instructions

Put chicken breasts on bottom of crockpot.
Mix all other ingredients together in a bowl well. Only use 2 tbsp of cornstarch (rest can be used at the end if desired).
Pour liquid over chicken and turn crockpot to high for 3-4 hrs. or 6-8 hours on low or until the chicken basically falls apart and shreds easily with two forks (timing will vary with thickness of breasts)
If you want sauce to be thicker remove breasts when done and pour into a pot over medium high heat on stovetop to render down and thicken. OR can whisk in another 1-2 tbsp of cornstarch as it bubbles to thicken faster.
* If you want the chicken to be really soaked in the yummy sauce shred it in the pot about an hour before it should be done and leave it in to simmer and soak up the juices.
Serve over rice with teriyaki sauce poured on top, or if shredding the chicken serve in small tortillas with cheese and avocado or on small rolls with coleslaw on top for sliders.

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