Description
Say goodbye to bland weeknight dinners with this incredibly flavorful and easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. Tender chunks of chicken slow-cook in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce for a healthier takeout-style meal. It’s perfect for easy dinner nights, healthy meal prep, and quick food ideas. Pair it with broccoli and serve over rice for a simple, satisfying dinner idea.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
4 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Cooked white rice or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar.
2. Place chicken thighs into the slow cooker and pour sauce over them. Stir gently to coat.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before the end, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
5. Steam or blanch the broccoli until just tender and bright green.
6. Once the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through, add broccoli or serve it on the side.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
8. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce so the dish stays balanced and not overly salty.
Add broccoli at the end to keep it crisp-tender and vibrant.
This tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg