Crock Pot Trip to the Orient

Embark on a culinary adventure with "Crock Pot Trip to the Orient," a flavorful dish that perfectly blends the bold, savory, and sweet notes of classic Asian-inspired cuisine. Tender boneless chicken thighs simmer gently in a rich sauce of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and sesame oil, infused with the aromatic essence of fresh garlic and ginger. Vibrant veggies like red bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, and crunchy water chestnuts add texture and color, creating a wholesome one-pot meal. Let your crock pot do the work as the flavors marinate to perfection over several hours, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth chicken that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or noodles. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as delightful to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker recipe brings the exotic flavors of the Orient straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 medium Carrots, julienned
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 1 can (8 oz) Water chestnuts, sliced
• 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
• 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until well mixed and pour the mixture over the chicken.

Step 3

Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, snow peas, and water chestnuts evenly over the chicken.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 5

Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables and sauce.

Step 6

Serve the dish over warm cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2377.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3376.0

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 751.9mg	0%
Sodium 6340.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 403.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 98.7g
Protein 202.4g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 401.9mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 4762.0mg	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: 27.8%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 48.1%