Description
A delightful slow-cooked chicken dish infused with a sweet-savory teriyaki marinade, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Chicken and Sauce to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the chicken and gently stir to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 240 to 300 minutes, or on HIGH for 150 to 180 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and stir this mixture into the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or blanch the broccoli until bright green and just tender.
- Combine and Garnish: Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, add the broccoli and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve: Dish out the teriyaki chicken on a bed of cooked rice or noodles and enjoy hot.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the marinade the night before for convenience. Cooking alternatives: You can use an air fryer or oven for this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg