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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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This easy recipe for chicken teriyaki comes together with very little hands on time – while you let the slow cooker do all the work!

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki - This easy recipe for chicken teriyaki comes together with very little hands on time - while you let the slow cooker do all the work!



When I first found out that I was pregnant with Camden, I quickly did the math in my head. And just about died when I realized that when he was born, I would have 3 kids, 3 and under. We knew that we wanted to have our kids closer together since we aren’t spring chickens, but this was a little closer than I had imagined!!

But he came, and I am so grateful for him. But I’ll admit – life is definitely different now. I can have an idea in my head in the morning of how I want the day to go – what the schedule is going to be – but my life is ruled by the schedules of my 3 young children. And try as I might, when I lay down in bed at night, the day never went quite as planned.

One thing I have quickly learned is that 5 o’clock is the crazy hour. The time when all 3 of my children are wanting attention. And when I’m trying to get the house cleaned up and dinner on the table. And honestly, if it’s not something super simple, or if I didn’t cook earlier in the day, dinner often ends up being leftovers, sandwiches or quesadillas. Or even the occasional can of soup. Because I can make that with one hand while holding a baby (or a toddler) in one arm.

So needless to say, the slow cooker has really been my friend lately. I can put everything together earlier in the day and when the crazy hour strikes, dinner is only a few easy steps away.

This chicken teriyaki recipe came about as I was trying to use up some teriyaki glaze that I had in the fridge leftover from the Teriyaki Chicken Pizza that I made not too long ago. (Or you can make your own teriyaki glaze – it’s super easy!!) This is the best kind of slow cooker recipe, too, since it’s basically a mix and dump kind of recipe. So if you are looking for easy, look no further!!

We served this Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki over rice, and it was the perfect meal for us. Especially because I didn’t have to worry about the crazy hour in the kitchen. Chicken Teriyaki for the win!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki - This easy recipe for chicken teriyaki comes together with very little hands on time - while you let the slow cooker do all the work!

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

This easy recipe for teriyaki chicken comes together with very little hands on time – while you let the slow cooker do all the work!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki glaze (not teriyaki sauce)
  • 1 heaping tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 2 cloves grated or minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • prepared rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Spray a 3 1/2-4 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Put the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the ginger, teriyaki glaze, orange marmalade and garlic. Mix well and pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Pour the liquid into a saucepan. Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add to the pan with the liquid. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid has thickened, then pour back into the slow cooker and stir to coat the chicken. Stir in the sesame seeds.
  6. Serve over prepared rice.

Recipe Notes:

*Note – different slow cookers cook at different temperatures. Start checking your chicken earlier for doneness if yours cooks faster.*

 

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  12. Kimberly Pearlman says

    I’m a sucker for stir fry over a bed of rice. This would be an AWESOME prize to win. I’m just like you either over-cooking or under-cooking my rice on the stove constantly!!

    Reply

  16. Dezi A says

    This is pretty simple and old-fashioned but I love Hawaiian Haystacks – maybe cause it’s something ALL my boys love.

    Reply

  18. Tasha says

    I loved a big bowl of brown rice, chickpeas and broccoli topped with a nutrition yeast-curry sauce. I have a third child on the way, and I sometimes fear how it will be getting dinner on the table since it can be chaotic enough sometimes with two of them!

    Reply

  34. Heidi says

    This may sound simple but my favorite rice dish is just plain white steamed rice with a little teriyaki sauce on it. – Yum!

    Thank you for the giveaway and your chicken looks delish!

    Reply

  38. Kim Bee says

    Not entering as I’m a Canuck but just wanted to say how much I love this recipe. Stuff like this is perfect for a weekday. It’s simple yet delicious. Gorgeous photo too. You pics always have perfect lighting. I’m sort of jealous.

    Reply

  43. Anna @ hiddenponies says

    I like any rice dish that cooks the rice with everything else since I am terrible at making rice. Jambalaya and oven-baked risotto are my faves! I totally agree about 5:00 being the witching hour with 3 young kids.

    Reply

  45. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    You are so amazing – I really don’t know you do it all, with the blogging and having a big family of your own. You’re a rock star!

    And yes, the slow cooker is the most amazing thing ever! Thanks for the giveaway too – I am in desperate need of a rice cooker. My favorite dish with rice is my usual go-to pancetta fried rice.

    Reply

  52. Michele says

    I make a basque rice dish that my kids would to take to school on their birthdays instead of cupcakes. It was always a hit with the other students.

    Reply

  75. lisa says

    I have a rice cooker, but don’t like to use it as it burns the rice, so I only get a little bit of edible rice – I’d love a new (non-burning) rice cooker!

    Reply

  79. kari shifflett says

    Favorite Rice Dish? Rice! Really just a bowl of good ‘ol plain rice with a pat of butter and pepper, makes me happy. I really hope I win this, I too am a deplorable rice cooker. I can make anything, but I can’t seem to consistently make a good pot of rice.

    Reply

  81. Whitney says

    I have the same problem with our rice cooker… it is VERY hard to make decent (read edible) rice for just our family. I would love to have a chance to use the Panasonic rice cooker, sounds perfect for our needs.

    Reply

  82. Barbara says

    I use rice in my dinner recipes at least 3 times a week. We especially love it in Mexican dishes. My rice cooker recently conked out so having this would be wonderful. I usually cook extra and freeze for future meals.

    Reply

  85. Karen says

    Love rice – I almost always make a double batch, because the leftovers are so versatile. Leftovers can be put into soups, casseroles, or stir fry dishes. Thanks for the recipe! Going to try it soon! 🙂

    Reply

  90. patsy says

    Using my slow cooker has been a lifesaver the last few weeks! I’m going to keep this recipe in mind as another option for an easy meal to throw together in my slow cooker!

    I know what you mean about cooking rice… sometimes I get it just right others… it’s kind of disappointing to say the least!

    Reply

  97. Anj says

    I love rice with anything, savory or sweet . My favorite go to rice recipe is just with butter, onions and chicken broth. Easy side dish.

    Reply
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