This slow cooker hoisin chicken recipe is perfect for a busy day when you want a flavorful and comforting meal. The savory and sweet hoisin sauce adds a delicious depth of flavor to the tender chicken. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a satisfying and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken.
- Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the hoisin chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Interesting Facts
Hoisin sauce is a popular Asian condiment made from soybeans, garlic, sugar, and spices.
Slow cooking chicken thighs in hoisin sauce allows the flavors to meld together and creates a tender and flavorful dish.
This recipe is customizable - you can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the slow cooker for added nutrition and flavor.