Lacquered Crock Pot Chicken
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Lacquered Crock Pot Chicken—a perfect blend of convenience and gourmet flair. This recipe delivers tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken infused with the rich, umami flavors of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices like garlic and ginger. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, while a quick broil finish caramelizes the glossy glaze for that signature lacquered effect. Topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as stunning to serve as it is delicious to eat. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this slow cooker chicken will become a family favorite! Perfectly paired with rice or steamed vegetables, it's the ultimate comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Whole chicken
- 0.5 cups Soy sauce
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
- 3 Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets if present.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, dark brown sugar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
Place the chicken in the crock pot breast-side up. Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken, ensuring it coats all sides.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and the meat pulls away easily from the bone.
Once the chicken is done cooking, carefully remove it from the crock pot and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. Reserve the cooking liquid in the crock pot.
Preheat the broiler in your oven. While the broiler heats, transfer 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid to a small saucepan.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan with the cooking liquid and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat until it thickens into a glaze, about 2-3 minutes.
Brush the glaze generously over the chicken, ensuring every surface is covered.
Place the chicken under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze caramelizes and becomes glossy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the lacquered chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4782 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1185 mg | 25% | |
*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.
