Chinese Crock Pot Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Chinese Crock Pot Chicken, a flavorful fusion of tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs and a rich, savory-sweet sauce. Marinated in a bold combination of low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger, this dish delivers authentic Chinese-inspired flavors with minimal effort. The crock pot does all the work, leaving the chicken melt-in-your-mouth tender while the thickened sauce, made with cornstarch, coats each bite in silky perfection. Garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, this dish is a show-stopper when served over steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe is easy to prep, packed with umami, and guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped plus extra for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 3

Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 5

Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken thighs from the crock pot and transfer them to a plate.

Step 6

To thicken the sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the liquid in the crock pot.

Step 7

Turn the crock pot to HIGH and allow the sauce to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Step 8

Return the chicken thighs to the crock pot to coat them in the thickened sauce.

Step 9

Serve the chicken warm over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(917.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764.6

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 655.0mg	0%
Sodium 4955.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 167.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.8mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2448.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 38.6%

Carbs: 18.2%