Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

Introduction

Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken offers unbeatable weeknight ease and bold, savory-sweet flavors, all with minimal prep. By letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting, you’ll enjoy tender, juicy chicken bathed in a homemade teriyaki sauce—perfect for pairing with rice or steamed veggies. With “set it and forget it” simplicity, this is a crowd-pleaser for busy families or anyone craving classic Asian-inspired comfort.

Why This Teriyaki Chicken Stands Out

This recipe delivers on taste and convenience: by combining pantry staples directly in the slow cooker, you avoid excess dishes and hands-on steps. The ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce thickens as it cooks, infusing the chicken with irresistible flavor, while the slow cook guarantees moistness. The result is hearty, restaurant-quality teriyaki chicken ready at dinnertime with just minutes of morning prep.

Perfecting the Prep

A key advantage of this recipe is how you can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts or thighs—no need for thawing. To speed up veggie prep for your sides (like diced bell peppers or onion), reach for the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper; it will have your stir-fry or salad fixings ready in a snap.

For efficient and even sauce blending, give your ingredients a quick whirl in the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender before pouring into the Crockpot. This ensures the garlic, ginger, and other flavors are distributed evenly throughout.

Crockpot Cooking Made Simple

Once everything is added to your slow cooker, your work is done! The magic happens over several hands-free hours, so you can handle the day’s other tasks. When it’s time to serve, use a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen to get that perfectly shredded, sauce-soaked texture.

Serving and Storing Your Teriyaki Chicken

Serve your teriyaki chicken over rice, noodles, or veggies. Transport leftovers for lunch in a spill-proof Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, which keeps portions fresh and separated.

Make extra and freeze in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for future meals—ideal for meal-prepping families or anyone seeking healthy, homemade convenience.

Nutritional Information and Servings

This recipe yields approximately 6 hearty servings. Each serving includes protein-packed chicken and a tangy homemade sauce, ranging from 250–300 calories (without sides).

Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken (Recap)

Flavorful, foolproof, and family-friendly, this dump-and-go meal lets you enjoy classic takeout taste at home, with wholesome, recognizable ingredients and minimal kitchen effort.

Instructions

1. Place the chicken into your Crockpot. (No need to thaw if using frozen – just add 30–60 minutes to cook time.)
2. In a bowl or Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, mix together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), vinegar, water, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily pulls apart.
5. When done, use a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen or two forks to shred the chicken directly in the Crockpot. Stir everything so the meat is evenly sauced.
6. Optional: Prepare your favorite vegetable sides using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to save prep time.
7. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy meal prep.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–5 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (minimum, including prep)

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Enjoy this effortless, mouthwatering take on Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken—perfect for busy schedules, meal prepping, or impressing friends and family with no stress!