Easy Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

A Healthy Slow Cooker Favorite

This easy dump and go crockpot teriyaki chicken is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver. Juicy, tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet-and-savory teriyaki sauce makes dinner feel effortless and comforting. Perfect for busy families, meal prep Sundays, or hands-off cooking days, this healthy slow cooker meal delivers big flavor with minimal prep. Just whisk, pour, and let your crockpot do the work. Serve it over rice, cauliflower rice, or tucked into lettuce wraps for a customizable dinner everyone loves. If you’re searching for a reliable healthy crockpot chicken recipe, this one belongs on repeat in your meal rotation.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients List

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• ¼ 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 or crockpot
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Saucepan
• Fine mesh strainer
• Two forks
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts flat in the slow cooker so they cook evenly.
2. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours until chicken is tender.
5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks while it’s warm
6. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
7. Whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then pour into the sauce.
8. Boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and slightly thickened.
9. Toss shredded chicken with sauce until fully coated
10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving

Pro Tips

• Meal Prep: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge.
• Freezer-Friendly: Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
• Swap Sweeteners: Use maple syrup instead of honey if needed.
• Serving Ideas: Great over jasmine rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or in wraps.
  

Nutrition Table

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 plate	227	25g	22g	3g	1g	17g

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