Homemade Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Dinner

​This slow-cooker teriyaki chicken dinner has quickly become one of our favorite easy meals as our days become busier. I wanted something simple, nourishing, and made with real ingredients, without relying on bottled sauces full of ingredients you cannot pronounce and seed oils that lead to inflammation. Paired with a quick fried rice and roasted broccoli, it comes together as a complete, comforting dinner that feels just as good to serve as it does to eat. It’s one of those dependable meals you can come back to again and again, knowing your family is being well fed without a lot of fuss.

🕒 Time:
• Prep: 10 minutes
• Cook: 3–4 hours HIGH or 5–6 hours LOW

Ingredients: •
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
¼ cup water
2–3 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ½ tsp ground)
1 tbsp sesame oil

Optional:
1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions:
1. Add to slow cooker:
   • Place chicken thighs in the bottom

2. Mix sauce: Whisk together:
  coconut aminos
   • water
   • honey
   • vinegar
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
Pour over chicken

3. Cook:
• LOW: 5–6 hours
• HIGH: 3–4 hours

4. Shred or slice:
• Remove chicken and shred (or leave whole for serving)

5. Thicken (optional but recommended):
• Mix 1 tbsp arrowroot + 2 tbsp water
• Stir into the sauce on HIGH for 10–15 minutes
Sauce becomes glossy and coats beautifully

Sides:

Quick Fried Rice (your style) Use what you have:
• Cooked rice (day-old best)
• Eggs
• Butter or avocado oil
• Frozen peas/carrots or your broccoli chopped small
• Splash coconut aminos

1. Scramble eggs first → set aside
2. Sauté rice + veggies → add eggs back → season

Roasted Broccoli (easy win)
• Toss with olive oil, salt, and garlic
• Roast 425° for 15–20 min
• Finish with a squeeze of lemon (optional)

For Baby
Option 1 (easiest):
• Pull out a couple of thighs early
• Shred finely
• Serve plain or with a little sauce diluted with water
• Add a side of: • rice • broccoli (soft)
• ​Keep it lower sodium + less sauce-heavy