This Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe is always a family favorite. Serve it with rice or quinoa and enjoy an easy to make, homemade meal that your family will absolutely love.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
When I am in the mood for some sweet and sour food, I like to make this crock pot teriyaki chicken. It is really easy to make and my whole family loves it. Who doesn’t like the taste of a good Teriyaki chicken? A little sweet, a little salty, and full of delicious flavors. The best part about this recipe is you can add different veggies. Will be really up to you and your personal taste. After trying this idea and seeing how easy it is to make, you won’t order take out anymore!
Try it with onions, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, or even asparagus. It really goes well with different veggie combinations and the sauce is really what will bring it all together for an easy and healthy family meal everyone at home will enjoy. You can use fresh or frozen vegetables or just what you have available that week at home. It is really that simple.
Just look how juicy and tasty this crock pot teriyaki chicken looks. Colorful, tasty and most importantly, super easy to make. Adding vegetables to your meals is always a great idea. Try to use fresh veggies and stay away from cans as much as possible. Fresh is always better and more nutritious!
Eating more vegetables Promotes long-term maintenance of a healthy body weight. It also provides essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function every day. Vegetables give you the fiber you need to digest your food better and it also protects you from chronic diseases.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken With Lots Of Veggies
I always try to include at least a vegetable with every meal. It also helps teach my kids good healthy habits and to eat more variety. This Chicken Teriyaki recipe is a great example of how easy it is to incorporate veggies to your weekly meals. The delicious homemade sauce will make your chicken and veggies taste even more amazing.
You can cook your teriyaki chicken in a regular pan or skillet but using a slow cooker is fantastic. A crock pot or slow cooker will make things easier because all you have to do is place the ingredients and set the time. Come back later and there you go! Your meal is ready to serve. It will also work well in an air fryer. I’ve been using the air fryer lately with great results. Will update you soon with new family friendly recipes you can easily make in an air fryer. I promise!
Now, coming back to this delicious crock pot teriyaki chicken. The chicken comes out super moist and the vegetables extra tender. Making it in an air fryer will obviously give it a more crisp texture. I make my crock pot recipes with my Cuisinart MSC-600
and I highly recommend it. It will inspire you to make more variety and incorporate new ingredients. I use my crockpot a lot at home and it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. Seriously, it is perfect for family dinners. Just add the ingredients, set up the time and come back when it is ready!
PS- If you’re looking for more tasty, easy, and healthy chicken recipes that you can make in a crock pot or slow cooker, check out:
- Homey Hearty Potato Chicken Stew
- Crock Pot Cashew Chicken
- Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
- Crock Pot Ginger Soy Chicken with Brussel Sprouts
- Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggie Stir Fry
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
An easy to make, healthy, and delicious family meal. Sweet and sour flavors with chicken and lots of veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 cup baby corn
- For the sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (I like reduced sodium)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (*optional for more flavor)
Instructions
Cut the chicken in squares, season with a little salt and pepper and set aside.
Then cut the green and red peppers into strips.
In a small pot whisk soy sauce, water, and honey or maple syrup together until smooth. You can add grated ginger, minced garlic (1-2 cloves), and also a couple of tablespoons of pineapple juice if you want to add more flavor to the sauce. Those are totally optional.
Cook chicken with the sauce for about 5 hours in low in the crock pot and then add the veggies. Let it cook for 45 additional minutes still in low.
Finally, to thicken the sauce, first mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small glass or container. When completely dissolved, put it in the crock pot and turn it to high for 15 minutes so it simmers and thickens. This is the last step if you want the sauce to thicken and should be done at the end (last 15 mins).
Serve with rice or quinoa.
Notes
You can add your veggies at the same time as the chicken but they will come out extra tender and soft (if you like that texture).
Add other veggies according to your taste. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and snap peas all work really well for this recipe.
If you want to buy the teriyaki sauce, I like the one from Whole Foods Market. Just add 1 1/2 cups to the crock pot.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: teriyaki, crock pot, chicken, homemade, easy recipe, dinner
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