Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, topped with fresh broccoli florets for a healthy, delicious meal. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, it pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 900g)
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce (240 ml)
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets (90g)
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Add Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and soak up the teriyaki flavors.
- Add Broccoli: About 30 minutes before cooking ends, add the broccoli florets to the crockpot and gently stir to combine, letting the broccoli steam to retain its bright color and crunch.
- Shred and Serve: Optionally shred the chicken with two forks for an easy-to-eat texture and serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer darker meat with more flavor.
- Use low-sodium teriyaki sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas along with broccoli for extra nutrition and color.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken towards the end and reduce the sauce on the stove for a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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