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A plate of healthy slow cooker teriyaki chicken served with vegetables

Healthy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

A comforting, tender, and flavorful teriyaki chicken dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights and families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs or breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup Onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh, minced
Sauces
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 cup Teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp Honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
For Serving
  • Rice or quinoa, cooked For serving
  • Green onions and sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by placing the chicken thighs or breasts into your slow cooker.
  2. Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped onions, minced garlic, and fresh ginger.
  3. Pour the soy sauce and teriyaki sauce over the chicken and veggies.
  4. Drizzle the honey or brown sugar and sesame oil on top.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for about six hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Feel free to mix and match vegetables based on what you have on hand! You can also add a touch of heat with some red pepper flakes or swap in pineapple for a sweet twist.