Easy Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki – Healthy 5-Ingredient Dinner

This crockpot chicken teriyaki is a real dump meal. You mix five simple ingredients, pour them over chicken, and let the slow cooker work. It takes about fifteen minutes of hands-on time.

The sauce is the whole trick. It uses less sugar than most teriyaki, so it feels lighter without losing the tangy taste. Honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger are all you need.

You can make it with chicken breasts or thighs. Thighs stay juicier if you cook them all day, but breasts work if you watch the clock. Either way, you get a saucy dinner that goes with rice or veggies.

About the Ingredients

2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Thighs stay juicier than breasts in the slow cooker. If you use breasts, check them early to avoid drying out.

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free. Low-sodium keeps it from being too salty.

1/4 cup honey

Maple syrup works too. It will change the flavor slightly but still taste great.

1/4 cup rice vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a fine swap. It adds a slightly fruitier note.

3 garlic cloves, minced

Fresh garlic is best, but 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder can stand in if you are in a pinch.

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

Pre-minced ginger from a jar is fine. Use a little more if it feels weak.

2 tablespoons cornstarch

This thickens the sauce at the end. You could use 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder instead.

3 tablespoons cold water

Cold water mixes with the cornstarch to make a slurry. Warm water will make lumps.

Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for topping

Not required, but they add color and crunch. Any fresh herb works for color.

Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki

Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki is a healthy slow cooker dump meal with a 5-ingredient sauce. Perfect for easy summer dinners, freezer meals, or weeknights.

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🧂 Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for topping

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