Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli – Easy Weeknight Meal
Tender and flavorful crockpot chicken in a rich teriyaki sauce that requires minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1/2 cup pineapple juice or orange juice (optional), 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons cold water, 2 green onions sliced, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, salt and pepper to taste, cooked rice for serving
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. 2. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice. 3. Place chicken in crockpot and pour sauce over. 4. Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours. 5. Mix cornstarch and cold water, stir into crockpot 20–30 min before serving. 6. Check chicken for doneness. 7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve over rice.
Notes
Optional pineapple juice adds sweetness; vegetables can be added last hour; freeze leftovers up to 3 months.