Crock Pot Ginger Chicken

Elevate your dinner routine with this Crock Pot Ginger Chicken, a mouthwatering and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Tender boneless chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in a fragrant blend of fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. The result? Juicy, flavor-packed chicken infused with savory-sweet Asian-inspired flavors. This recipe comes together with just 15 minutes of prep time, as your slow cooker does all the work, gently melding the ingredients into a rich and luscious sauce. Serve this crowd-pleaser over steamed rice or sautéed vegetables, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a delightful finishing touch. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this ginger chicken recipe is a guaranteed hit. Perfect for slow cooker chicken recipes, easy weeknight meals, and ginger lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the minced ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, and sesame oil.

Step 3

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure the pieces are well-coated.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 7

Turn the crock pot to the HIGH setting. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining liquid in the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the crock pot and coat it with the thickened sauce.

Step 9

Serve the ginger chicken over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2404.6

Total Fat 118.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 1134.0mg	0%
Sodium 5698.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 252.6g	0%

Vitamin D 63.5IU	0%
Calcium 303.1mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2949.1mg	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: 44.9%

Protein: 42.5%

Carbs: 12.6%