Description
Experience the joy of coming home to a warm, savory meal with this Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich teriyaki sauce infused with garlic and ginger, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, serve it over rice or quinoa for a satisfying meal that feels like a culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a crockpot, combine the chopped chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir halfway through cooking to enhance flavor distribution.
- Check for doneness; chicken should shred easily when fully cooked.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and top with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg