Description
Crock Pot Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich, sweet, and savory sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions, taking minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The slow cooking process ensures that every bite is infused with aromatic goodness, making it an irresistible addition to your dinner rotation. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it to your desired texture.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry; stir this into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well; cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High – 4 hours / Low – 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 782mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.