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Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe with Sesame and Broccoli for Perfect Healthy Dinners

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A simple and healthy slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe with tender chicken thighs, fresh broccoli, and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place chicken thighs in an even layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture evenly over the chicken. Gently shake the crockpot to settle the sauce but do not stir.
  4. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, scatter broccoli florets on top of the chicken.
  6. When chicken is tender and broccoli cooked, remove 1/4 cup of sauce liquid into a small bowl. Mix in cornstarch slurry until smooth.
  7. Pour slurry back into the crockpot, stir gently, and cook on high for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the dish before serving.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juiciness and tenderness; add broccoli in the last 30 minutes to keep it crisp; toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before serving for enhanced flavor; if sauce is too thin after thickening, add more cornstarch slurry gradually; can substitute tamari for gluten-free; can swap broccoli for green beans or snap peas; can add chili paste for spice.

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