Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken with Veggies in Minutes
Tender chicken cooked in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce with minimal effort, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
1/2 cup sliced carrots (optional)
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and place in the slow cooker.
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Whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour sauce over chicken and add water to the bottom.
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Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours.
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Add vegetables 30–45 minutes before end.
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Make cornstarch slurry, stir into sauce, cook 5–10 minutes until thick.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice.
Notes
Adjust sweetness or spice to taste; vegetables are optional; can be made gluten-free with tamari.