Spicy Chinese Chicken Slow Cooker
Experience bold, restaurant-quality flavor with this Spicy Chinese Chicken Slow Cooker recipe, a perfect fusion of heat, sweetness, and umami. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken thighs simmered in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this effortless dish is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely gatherings. The slow cooker does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a delectable, thickened glaze infused with red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Finished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying and complete meal. Simple preparation, minimal cleanup, and maximum flavor make this recipe a must-try for fans of spicy Asian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6–8 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir well. Let the sauce cook on high for an additional 10–15 minutes to thicken.
Return the shredded chicken to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker and toss to coat evenly.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using). Pair with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 405 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
