Crock Pot Oriental Chicken Thighs

Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Crock Pot Oriental Chicken Thighs, a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender, slow-cooked chicken with a rich, savory-sweet sauce. Featuring a delectable blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this recipe delivers authentic Asian-inspired flavors with minimal effort. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while a cornstarch slurry creates a delightful, glossy finish. Perfectly suited for a busy schedule, this slow cooker recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep and yields a deliciously tender result after a few hours of hands-free cooking. Serve these chicken thighs over steamed rice or noodles, and don’t forget the garnish of scallions and sesame seeds for a touch of crunch and freshness. This comfort-food favorite is ideal for family dinners or meal prep, delivering bold flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 stalks scallions (green onions)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Place the chicken thighs evenly at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

In the last 20 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.

Step 6

Once finished, serve the chicken thighs over steamed rice or noodles, pouring the sauce over the top.

Step 7

Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(930.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1820.7

Total Fat 87.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 751.9mg	0%
Sodium 6183.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 172.5g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 170.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2096.5mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 38.2%

Carbs: 18.2%