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.
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
Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, honey, minced ginger, and chili-garlic sauce.
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.
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.
Shred the Chicken:
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Once slightly cooled, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands.
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.
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.
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