Imagine coming home after a long day, the aroma of delicious teriyaki chicken already filling the air. That’s the magic of Dump Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken! It’s quick to prepare (seriously, just dump and go!), healthy, and explodes with flavor. Forget complicated recipes and takeout menus; this is your new weeknight hero.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a busy woman who somehow always managed to put a homemade dinner on the table, taught me the beauty of simplicity in cooking. She’d always say, “Good food doesn’t have to be complicated, just flavorful and made with love.” This Dump Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe embodies that philosophy. It reminds me of her effortless meals and the warmth of family gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Combine Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Dump and Go: Place the chicken pieces into the crockpot. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred (Optional): If desired, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot. This will allow the chicken to absorb more of the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Dump Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken over rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Dump Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).¾ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Dump and Go: Place the chicken pieces into the crockpot. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred (Optional): If desired, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the crockpot. This will allow the chicken to absorb more of the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Dump Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken over rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Enjoy!Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions
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