Description
It doesn’t get any easier or tastier than this Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken recipe. Plus, there are plenty of ways to serve it for dinner to keep things interesting.
Ingredients
- â…“ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- â…“ cup hoisin sauce
- â…“ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili-garlic sauce, or to taste
- 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey or agave nectar, ginger and chili-garlic sauce.
- Place the trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 4 hours, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred with two forks or your hands.
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, then add to the sauce.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Place the shredded chicken in a bowl or into the slow cooker to keep warm, and pour ¾ cup of the sauce over top. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving over rice or stir-fried vegetables. Toss to coat, serve and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 4 Freestyle SmartPoints, 4 Points+
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese