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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Easy Slow Cooker Asian Chicken

This Slow Cooker Asian Chicken is an easy, delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken prepared with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (optional for thickening)
  • 1 Tbsp. water (optional for thickening)
  • sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Forks (for shredding)

Method
 

  1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in your slow cooker and pour the marinade over the top. Cover with the lid and set to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  5. Once done, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Be cautious not to skip the marinade time to enhance the flavor.