This Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the rich, sweet, and savory taste of hoisin sauce with tender, shredded chicken. The recipe utilizes boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are cooked in a slow cooker with a blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey, ginger, and chili-garlic sauce. After cooking, the chicken is shredded and coated in a thickened sauce, creating a delicious meal that's perfect for serving over rice, in sandwiches, or with stir-fried vegetables.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• ⅓ cup hoisin sauce

• ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

• ½ teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (adjust to taste)

• 2¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

• Sliced green onions for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey, minced ginger, and chili-garlic sauce.

2. Cook the Chicken:
   Place the trimmed chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.

3. Slow Cook:
   Cover and cook on HIGH for 1½ to 2 hours or on LOW for 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

4. Shred the Chicken:
   Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Once slightly cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands.

5. Thicken the Sauce:
   Pour the remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Combine and Serve:
   Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker or place it in a serving dish. Pour ¾ cup of the thickened sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: 176 kcal

• Protein: 25.4 g

• Carbohydrates: 6.3 g

• Fat: 5.3 g

• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g

• Cholesterol: 107.2 mg

• Sodium: 454.8 mg

• Fiber: 0.2 g

• Sugar: 4.3 g