Description
How to make dump and go crockpot teriyaki chicken with soy sauce and brown sugar that delivers tender, flavorful dinner with zero prep work.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Flavor Builders
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
Thickening Agent
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Cooked white rice for serving
- Steamed broccoli, optional
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Trim any excess fat from chicken thighs and place in your crockpot. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired, though the sauce provides plenty of flavor.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and honey until smooth.
- Dump Everything: Pour the sauce mixture over chicken thighs in the crockpot. Add sliced onions on top. No need to stir – everything will cook together perfectly.
- Cook Low: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Chicken should be tender and easily shred with a fork when done.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from crockpot and shred using two forks. The meat should fall apart easily. Set aside while you thicken the sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir slurry into crockpot sauce. Cook on high 10-15 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Combine and Serve: Return shredded chicken to thickened sauce and stir to coat. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for perfect presentation.
Notes
Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry step or sauce will remain thin and watery.
Store in airtight containers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Chicken thighs work much better than breasts for tender results.
Double the sauce recipe and freeze half for next time.
Toast sesame seeds lightly for enhanced nutty flavor.
Add vegetables like bell peppers in the last hour if desired.
Allergy Information: Soy, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 28g