Here’s a simple, flavorful Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Chicken recipe that’s perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner.
🍯 Crockpot Honey Teriyaki Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. - Add to crockpot:
Place chicken in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top. - Cook:
- Low: 4–5 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
(Chicken should be tender and cooked through.)
- Shred the chicken:
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot. - Thicken the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch. Stir into the crockpot.
Cook on high for 15–20 minutes until sauce thickens. - Serve:
Spoon over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Over jasmine or brown rice
- With steamed broccoli or snap peas
- In lettuce wraps
- As a filling for sandwiches or meal prep bowls
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A healthier/low-sugar version
- A freezer meal prep version
- An Instant Pot version
- Or a pineapple honey teriyaki twist 🍍
