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Dump-and-Go Teriyaki Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Effortlessly prepare a savory teriyaki chicken dish with just five minutes of prep time, perfect for busy weeknights and suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs are recommended for juiciness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce Choose a thick variety like Soy Vay.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; alternatively, use 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated; alternatively, use 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Add during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
For the Sauce Thicker
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Dump Ingredients - Place chicken in the slow cooker. Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Stir in garlic and ginger if desired.
  2. Step 2: Cook - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Shred Chicken - Remove chicken, shred it, and return to pot to mix with the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Thicken Sauce - Mix cornstarch and cold water, stir into sauce in the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add Veggies - Stir broccoli into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Serve - Serve chicken over rice or cauliflower rice, garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store or freeze leftovers for quick meals.