Description
This crockpot teriyaki chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy thighs bathed in a sweet-savory glaze made from soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Ready in just a few hours, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal-prep, and pairs beautifully with rice, noodles or steamed vegetables. The slow-cooker method ensures deep flavor without constant attention, making it an easy, family-friendly dinner that feels restaurant quality at home. Serve it hot and enjoy the comforting aroma today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Add broccoli florets during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- (Optional) Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook an additional 15 minutes on high to thicken the sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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