Description
Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken is a delightful blend of tender chicken thighs bathed in a sweet and savory hoisin sauce, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This dish is incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, every bite promises to impress and leave you dreaming of leftovers. Serve over rice or in wraps for versatile meal options that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Add hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and drizzle sesame oil on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg