Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
The ultimate comfort food! Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet, savory dish that's perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken cooked in a rich teriyaki sauce served over fluffy quinoa makes this a must-try meal. Make it tonight for a delicious feast!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Large Pot
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bottled teriyaki sauce
- 2-3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks
- to taste salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock
- to taste salt
- for garnish cilantro if desired
- for garnish sesame seeds if desired
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for chicken into crockpot. Stir to coat chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until chicken is very tender.
- Shred chicken and place back into liquid. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
- For quinoa, 30 minutes prior to serving chicken, melt butter in medium saucepan and sauté onion 2 minutes to start becoming tender. Stir in quinoa to coat in butter.
- Add in chicken stock and salt if desired. Stir, cover, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook 20-30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is soft.
- Serve chicken over bed of warm quinoa and top with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
- Tip 1: Leftover Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stove until heated through.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the shredded chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Tip 3: This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to balance the meal.
- Tip 4: Consider making a double batch on your meal prep day. It’s perfect for easy lunches throughout the week.
- Tip 5: Experiment with different types of quinoa or even try serving it on rice for a different twist.