Best Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken | Weeknight Dinner

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while canola is budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.

Add the white onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, ground ginger, and pepper to the crock pot.

Stir to combine the ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Once cooked, shred the chicken in the sauce and serve over rice.

Top with sesame seeds and diced green onions if desired.

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