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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli

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A comforting and easy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh broccoli, perfect served over rice for a better-than-takeout dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, sliced
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken into the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
  7. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
  9. Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until tender-crisp.
  10. Serve the teriyaki chicken and broccoli over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Add carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
  • Mix in red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy version.
  • Pineapple chunks add a sweet tropical flavor.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Add a splash of water while reheating if the sauce thickens too much.
  • Add broccoli near the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming mushy.

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