Crock Pot Cinnamon Stick Chicken with Soy and Ginger
Infuse your kitchen with tantalizing aromas by preparing this Crock Pot Cinnamon Stick Chicken with Soy and Ginger, a flavorful slow-cooked dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. This recipe marries tender, bone-in chicken thighs with an irresistible sweet and savory sauce crafted from soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, and garlic. The surprising addition of warm cinnamon sticks adds a unique depth, while rice vinegar and sesame oil deliver a touch of tang and nuttiness. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is effortlessly prepped in just 15 minutes and becomes fork-tender over hours of low, simmering heat. Serve this aromatic masterpiece over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables, topped with scallions and sesame seeds for a beautiful, flavorful finish. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine, this crock pot chicken recipe is a must-try for its simplicity and bold, comforting flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 0.5 cups soy sauce
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In the bottom of your crock pot, place the sliced onion to create a bed for the chicken.
Add the chicken thighs on top of the onions in a single layer.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the soy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
Tuck the cinnamon sticks into the crock pot, ensuring they are nestled among the chicken and onions.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and infused with flavor.
Once done, carefully remove the cinnamon sticks and discard them.
Transfer the chicken and some of the sauce to a serving platter.
Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired, before serving.
Serve the chicken warm over steamed rice or alongside vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*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.
