Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Ramen Noodles

This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Ramen Noodles is an easy, takeout-inspired dinner that’s packed with sweet, savory teriyaki flavor. Tender chicken, ramen noodles, and broccoli all come together in the slow cooker for a cozy, family-friendly meal that feels way more fun than your average weeknight dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword teriyaki chicken ramen noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 30

Total Time 3 40

Servings -8 servings

Calories 287kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Chicken

2½-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, thighs for best results but breasts can also be used, just be careful they tend to dry out

Teriyaki Sauce

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 Tbsp mirin
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional

To Thicken

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

For Serving

3 (3 oz.) ramen noodle packages, discard seasoning packets
Jasmine rice
1-2 heads fresh broccoli
Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Add chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
2½-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Make sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, broth, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl or measuring cup, then pour over the chicken.
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 5 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Cook: Cook on LOW for about 3-4 hours Start Timer or HIGH for about 2-3 hours Start Timer, just until the chicken is very tender.
Thicken sauce: Thirty minutes before serving, ladle some of the broth into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch. Pour the slurry back into the slow cooker and switch to high if it’s not already on high.
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Chicken only: If you want the teriyaki chicken as is, allow it to cook for another 30 minutes, then shred or cut it up and enjoy as is or with your favorite sides. Start Timer
Add ramen: If enjoying as a full meal with the ramen, add 1-2 heads of chopped broccoli and the uncooked ramen noodles. Cook for ~30 minutes or until the noodles have softened and the broccoli is crisp-tender. Start Timer
3 (3 oz.) ramen noodle packages, 1-2 heads fresh broccoli
Serve: Plate with green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and sauce drizzled over the top. Enjoy!
Jasmine rice, Sliced green onions, Toasted sesame seeds

Notes

Store leftover teriyaki chicken ramen noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the noodles will continue to absorb the sauce as they sit, so leftovers may be thicker and softer than when freshly made.

When reheating, add a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce and warm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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