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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Place the chicken thighs evenly at the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
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.
Once finished, serve the chicken thighs over steamed rice or noodles, pouring the sauce over the top.
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 6184 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 172.5 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2096 mg | 45% | |
*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.
