Yoshida’s Crockpot Chicken
13 CommentsUpdated Mar 29, 2026
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Make an easy meal of Yoshida’s Crockpot Chicken – who doesn’t love that sauce? The tender chicken soaks up all the Yoshida sauce for a perfect weeknight meal.
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I tried this recipe and I have to say it was really, really good. Unlike a lot of bottled sauces, Mr. Yoshida’s Gourmet Sauce isn’t overly salty at all – it has a wonderful, balanced flavor that everyone in my family loved. I served it over white rice, which soaked up the sauce perfectly.
- matt
Yoshida teriyaki sauce has been used in my house since I was a kid! We usually used it for grilled chicken, and I thought, why not throw it all in the crockpot!
This chicken tastes just like the irresistible mall-style chicken—perfectly sweet and savory over rice! Thanks to the crockpot, it’s an easy dinner with incredibly tender, flavorful results.
Key Ingredients
- Chicken - We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they cook up well in teriyaki-style dishes and shred up well.
- Sauce - We are using the popular Yoshida's Original Gourmet Sauce. This has a teriyaki soy flavor, I think it's the perfect blend of flavors, which is why it's always been so popular.
How to make Yoshida's Chicken (in 2 easy steps!)
- Combine the two ingredients directly in your slow cooker.
- Let it simmer low and slow until the chicken is perfectly tender.
Tips & Variations
- Chicken Swap: Though chicken thighs are our go-to, you can use boneless chicken breasts and still have great results.
- Add Vegetables: You can add mushrooms, onions, carrots or sugar snap peas for more heartiness.
- Hawaiian Twist: Add pineapple to make this have island flavors.
- Trim the chicken: Chicken thighs can be fatty, we like to trim them up with kitchen shears.
Ways to Serve Chicken with Yoshida Sauce:
- The best way to serve is over steamed white rice, or if you have the ingredients, make fried rice.
- Other options are serving with lo mein noodles or even egg noodles.
- Add a stir-fry vegetable for a complete meal! (We love the frozen packs of veggies).
Where to Buy Yoshida's Sauce
Even though the sauce is still popular, it can be hard to find. You can order on Amazon, or find it at Costco or Walmart (near the sauces).
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 23 oz. bottle Yoshida's original gourmet sauce,
For serving
- steamed white rice
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Pour over the Yoshida's gourmet sauce.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 or until the chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice, shred if desired.
Sarah's Notes
- 3lbs. of chicken - use whole bottle of sauce
- 2lbs. of chicken - use 3/4 bottle of sauce
- 1lb. of chicken - use 1/2 bottle of sauce
Nutrition
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Can you freeze this?
In the prelude it says you can add vegetables. When should I add them?
Broccoli and zucchini at the end, and green beans, carrots or potatoes at the beginning.
Can I use boneless skinless chicken breasts? I don’t care for chicken thighs.
Yes, that will work great.
Absolutely delicious! Easy to make and so flavorful
I tried this recipe and I have to say it was really, really good. Unlike a lot of bottled sauces, Mr. Yoshida’s Gourmet Sauce isn’t overly salty at all – it has a wonderful, balanced flavor that everyone in my family loved. I served it over white rice, which soaked up the sauce perfectly.
One little trick I did: I wrapped a sweet potato in foil and laid it on top of the chicken so it steamed without getting drenched in sauce. Worked like a charm and added a nice sweet contrast.
A couple notes:
• The sauce is pretty thin straight out of the crockpot. Next time I’ll whisk in a little cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken it up.
• Super simple dump-and-go recipe – perfect for busy days. Toss everything in before work and dinner is ready when you walk in the door.
I couldn’t find Yoshida’s sauce in any stores near me, so I ordered it on Amazon. It came in two huge bottles – one bottle is easily enough for two batches (plenty left over!). They also make a Sweet & Spicy Teriyaki version that I’m definitely grabbing next time.
This one’s going straight into the regular rotation. Easy, tasty, and practically zero effort. Highly recommend!
Can I use pork instead of chicken?
Yes! Pork would work great.
This sounds so delicious!! Question: would I add the pineapple at the beginning with the chicken and sauce? And, drained or undrained!
Drained! You can do either adding at the beginning or end. Though if you add at the beginning it will be dark in color.
Omigoodness! Have to make this. I get the big bottle at Costco, so that would be about 3 cups of sauce for 3 pounds, 2 cups for 2 pounds, and 1-1/2 cups for 1 pound?
Yes. That sounds right!