This Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken is the weeknight dinner you didn’t know you needed. Just toss everything into your slow cooker—no searing, no sautéing, no stress—and let it simmer into a sweet, savory, sticky-glazed masterpiece.
I made this on one of those “I have no time to cook” days, and when I walked back into the kitchen a few hours later, the smell was irresistible. The chicken was fall-apart tender, and the sauce had thickened into the perfect teriyaki glaze—sweet with a little tang and a whole lot of flavor.
Whether you serve it over rice, quinoa, or with steamed veggies, this crockpot teriyaki chicken is a meal prep hero and picky-eater-approved. You can use chicken breasts or thighs, homemade or store-bought sauce—it’s flexible and always turns out delicious.
Perfect for busy parents, working professionals, or anyone who wants flavor without the hassle, this dump-and-go teriyaki chicken will definitely earn a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.
Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken – Easy Slow Cooker Dinner
Ingredients
Method
- Add chicken to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Optional: For thicker sauce, remove chicken, mix cornstarch slurry into liquid, and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Shred or slice chicken. Return to sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.