If you're craving something easy and flavorful for dinner tonight, this Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken is the answer. It's the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and sticky, and the best part? Your slow cooker or, Crock Pot, does all the heavy lifting.

Made with simple ingredients and packed with bold flavor, this dish will quickly become a go-to in your weekly meal rotation.

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Why You’ll Love This Honey Teriyaki Chicken

• Easy to make – just dump, stir, and slow cook
• Incredibly flavorful with the perfect balance of sweet and savory
• Pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, potatoes, or steamed veggies
• Better than takeout – and healthier, too!

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Ingredients for Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Here’s what you need to make this delicious honey teriyaki chicken:

• 4 chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 - 1/2 c. honey
• 1 c. teriyaki sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

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Steps to Make Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

1. Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

Place the chicken in your slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add the honey, teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic.

2. Cook on Low

Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

3. Shred and Thicken

Use tongs to shred the chicken or remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir with the teriyaki sauce.

4. Serve and Enjoy

Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, potatoes, or noodles and your favorite veggies. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a pop of color and crunch.

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Perfect for Meal Prep

This honey teriyaki chicken stores beautifully. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. It’s just as flavorful reheated and makes a great lunch the next day!

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Make Your Own Teriyaki Sauce

You can also make your own teriyaki sauce with a few simple ingredients.

1/2 c. soy sauce or tamari

1/4 c. chicken broth

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 Tbsp. rice vinegar

2 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. ginger, minced

2 Tbsp. corn starch

2 Tbsp. water

Combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Pour over the chicken and slow cook. Once the chicken has finished cooking- in a small bowl, stir the corn starch and water together. Then, pour into the slow cooker and allow to cook for 5-10 minutes, until sauce has thickened.

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Craving more slow cooker meals???

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Classic Slow Cooker Chili