Description
Discover the ultimate crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breast with a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for quick weeknight meals. This easy slow-cooker dish uses simple pantry staples like teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger, delivering a restaurant-style flavor without the hassle. Serve over fluffy rice, garnish with green onions, and enjoy a healthy, protein-rich dinner that’s ready when you are. Pair with broccoli for extra crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, or mix)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour sauce over chicken and add vegetables on top.
- Cook on low 6‑7 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- Shred chicken, stir to combine, and serve over rice.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze
- stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 15 minutes. Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot teriyaki chicken, slow cooker chicken, teriyaki chicken recipe, easy weeknight dinner, chicken teriyaki sauce, crockpot meals, quick chicken dinner, rice and chicken