Crock Pot Chicken with Sweet and Savory Sauce
If you’re searching for a comforting and flavorful dish that will impress your family or guests, look no further than this Crock Pot Chicken Recipe. This delightful meal combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory sauce, creating an irresistible aroma as it simmers in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld together to create a mouthwatering experience. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup herbal tea or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, herbal tea or chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Remove chicken; shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce. Cook on high for an additional 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir well, and serve garnished with green onions over rice or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg