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Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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This slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken is so easy to throw together, and the flavor is out of this world! The chicken slow cooks to perfection and will be one of the best things you’ll ever make!

Overhead shot of slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken

A Reader’s Review

“Great flavor and easy to make! I served it over rice along with steamed broccoli. So good!”

Candace

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to Make: This recipe takes a matter of minutes to throw into the slow cooker, and you can just set it and forget it!
  • Budget-Friendly: All you need is chicken breasts and a handful of pantry items. During this economy, I’m all for cheap!
  • What to Serve It With: You can make this and use it for a variety of things. Sandwiches, bowls, tacos, salads – the possibilities are endless. Make it a meal and serve it over rice with crab rangoons and Asian cucumber salad.

Picky Eater Approved

My 7-year-old is the pickiest eater that you will meet. We keep hoping that he will grow out of it, but he keeps getting older and still doesn’t like a lot of foods. We at least have him try a couple of bites of what we eat, but he usually gags it down. If you ask him what his favorite meal on the blog is, he will say this teriyaki chicken. And if he likes it, I am convinced that the world will like it!

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken

You can always count on the slow cooker to help you with dinner time! The tasty sauce clings to the tender shredded chicken, and every bite is so flavorful! I walk you through every step with my easy-to-follow instructions and pictures!

  1. Prepare: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts in the bottom.
  2. Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, pepper, and ground ginger. 
  3. Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours. 
  4. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the sauce left in the bottom of the crockpot into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch, then slowly whisk that into the sauce on medium-high heat. Continue to whisk and let it boil until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  6. Combine and Serve: Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and pour the sauce on top, stirring to coat. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Overhead shot of chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Overhead shot of sauce ingredients mixed together in a bowl.
Angle shot of someone pouring sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
Overhead shot of chicken shredded on a cutting board.
Angle shot of someone pouring cornstarch mixture into the sauce in a pot on the stove.
Angle shot of someone pouring honey teriyaki sauce over the shredded chicken in the crockpot.

Teriyaki Tips

I know this recipe will become a family favorite at your house, just like it did at ours! Here are some ideas and variations to make it your own!

  • What is the best chicken to use? This recipe uses chicken breasts, but I love boneless, skinless chicken thighs! The chicken thigh really absorbs the flavors of the sauce and is SO tender when cooked in the slow cooker.
  • Serve it With Veggies! Make this a full meal and serve it with broccoli, green beans, or any veggie your family loves! Vegetables add texture and nutrition.

Instant Pot Instructions

This easily converts to a quick Instant Pot recipe. Perfect for when you’re short on time or forget to prep this for the slow cooker. Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the instant pot. Follow the directions for making the sauce and pour it over the chicken. Cook on “Manual” for 25 minutes. Lastly, quick-release the pressure and follow the instructions for shredding the chicken and thickening the sauce.

Close up shot of a scoop of slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken.

Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken Leftovers

Store any leftover honey teriyaki chicken because it’s great for heating up and enjoying later! I like to make a little extra rice as well for a quick lunch that’s super satisfying!

  • In the Refrigerator: Place leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • In the Freezer: Once cooled, store leftovers in an air-tight container or freezer ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before rewarming.
  • To Reheat: Place leftovers in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.

Overhead shot of plated slow cooker honey teriyaki chicken.

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  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in the bottom.

  • In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¾ teaspoon ground ginger.

  • Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.

  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and shred it using two forks.

  • Pour the sauce into a medium saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Slowly whisk into the sauce on medium-high heat. Continue to whisk and let it boil until the sauce starts to thicken about 2 minutes.

  • Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and pour the sauce on top stirring to coat. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.

Originally Posted March 2, 2015
Updated March 2, 2025

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 18gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1170mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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