Description
Discover a crowd‑pleasing crockpot teriyaki chicken that delivers tender, juicy thighs coated in a sweet‑savory glaze. This easy slow‑cooker recipe combines teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for authentic Asian flavor, while broccoli adds crisp nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that rivals takeout and keeps the whole family smiling. The glaze clings to each bite, delivering sweet‑savory flavor that stays delicious days
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- Combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken thighs, coat well, cover and cook on low 6‑7 hours or high 3‑4 hours.
- Add broccoli in the last 30 minutes, stir gently, and let finish cooking.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli over steamed rice or noodles, spooning extra glaze on top.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- stir in beef beef beef chorizo or red pepper flakes with the sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days and reheat nicely with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6‑7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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