Slow cooker chicken teriyaki
Tender chicken thighs in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce, thickened at the end. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.
- Time4 hrs 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chicken in the slow cooker. Whisk together the tamari, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and sesame oil and pour over.
- 2
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
240 min - 3
Cook the rice following the packet instructions.
- 4
Lift the chicken onto a plate. Mix the cornflour with 3 tablespoons of cold water, stir into the sauce and cook on high for 10 minutes until sticky.
10 min - 5
Steam the broccoli for 4 minutes until bright green and just tender.
4 min - 6
Slice the chicken, return it to the sauce and serve over rice with the broccoli and sesame seeds.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.