Slow Cooker Soy Braised Chicken

Infuse your dinner table with the rich and savory flavors of Slow Cooker Soy Braised Chicken—a hassle-free, slow-simmered dish that’s deliciously comforting. This recipe features tender, bone-in chicken thighs bathed in a luxurious soy-based sauce made with a blend of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and star anise. Perfectly cooked in the slow cooker, the chicken becomes fall-off-the-bone tender, while a thickened glaze made from the cooking liquid elevates the dish to gourmet status. Serve this crowd-pleaser over steamed rice or alongside crisp sautéed vegetables for a satisfying, umami-packed meal. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this soy braised chicken recipe is a must-try for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Dark soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 4 stalks Green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 2 pods Star anise
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with ground black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions.

Step 3

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker, skin side up, and pour the soy sauce mixture over them.

Step 4

Add the star anise pods to the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid for optimal flavor infusion.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours (or HIGH for 2.5 hours), until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 7

Strain the cooking liquid to remove solids, then pour the liquid into a small saucepan.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the braised chicken with the thickened sauce drizzled over the top. Garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions.

Step 10

Pair with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2551.7

Total Fat 171.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 9159.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 183.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 328.6mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 3180.0mg	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: 60.4%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 10.9%