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Dump-and-Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Sticky & Sweet)

This 4-ingredient Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in savory teriyaki sauce, then finished with fresh broccoli. Includes a simple trick for a thick, sticky glaze—no watery sauce here!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
4 hours is HIGH, 6 is LOW 6 hours
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Asian-American, slow cooker
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: (Standard 6qt).
  • Meat Claws: For shredding the chicken quickly inside the pot.
  • Rice Cooker: To make the side dish effortlessly.
  • Slow Cooker Liners: For the "I hate doing dishes"people.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  • 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce Thick style recommended, like Soy Vay
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced (Optional flavor booster)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated (Optional flavor booster)
  • 3 cups Broccoli Florets Fresh, cut small
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch For the slurry
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water For the slurry

To Serve: White Rice, Sesame Seeds, Green Onions

Instructions
 

  • The "Dump": Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. (Optional: Add garlic and ginger now for extra flavor).
  • Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred: Remove the chicken to a plate (or shred directly in the pot if you don't mind messy sauce). Use two forks or meat claws to shred the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  • Thicken (The Crucial Step): In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the hot bubbling sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Add Veggies: Add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir in the broccoli florets. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes just until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened into a glaze.
  • Serve: Serve hot over white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Avoid Mushy Broccoli: Do not put the broccoli in at the beginning! It will turn into brown mush. Always add it in the last 30 minutes.
  • Freezer Meal Prep: You can place the raw chicken, sauce, garlic, and ginger in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before dumping into the crockpot.
Keyword Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken, Dump and Go Dinner
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