Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken
A flavorful and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a savory hoisin sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker Use a standard slow cooker for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili-garlic sauce or to taste
- 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey, minced ginger, and chili-garlic sauce until well combined.
- Place the trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- If desired, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors!
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey (or agave nectar), minced ginger, and chili-garlic sauce until well combined.
- Place the trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.
- Cover and cook the chicken on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let it cool slightly, then shred it using two forks or your hands.
- Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then add this mixture to the sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the shredded chicken to a bowl or back into the slow cooker to keep warm. Pour ¾ cup of the thickened sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Serve the chicken garnished with sliced green onions, and enjoy it over rice or with stir-fried vegetables!
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of chili-garlic sauce to your taste. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.