Chinese Crock Pot Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 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)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (214.1g)

Calories		320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.8 g	15%
	Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.5 g
Cholesterol		127 mg	42%
Sodium		1340 mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate		19.3 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	0.9 g	3%
	Total Sugars	10.9 g
Protein		33.4 g	67%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		38 mg	3%
Iron		1.7 mg	10%
Potassium		452 mg	10%

*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: 426 cal (33.6%%)

Protein: 532 cal (42.0%%)

Carbs: 309 cal (24.4%%)