Description
ThisSlow Cooker Hoisin Chickenis an effortless, flavorful dish that delivers tender, shredded chicken infused with savory, sweet, and tangy Asian-inspired flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken:2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighsSeasoning:1 tablespoonfresh ginger, minced1 tablespoongarlic, minced½ tablespoondried minced onions½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepperSauce:½ cuphoisin sauce½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauceThickener:1 tablespooncornstarch
- 2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Seasoning:1 tablespoonfresh ginger, minced1 tablespoongarlic, minced½ tablespoondried minced onions½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepperSauce:½ cuphoisin sauce½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauceThickener:1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, minced1 tablespoongarlic, minced½ tablespoondried minced onions½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 tablespoongarlic, minced½ tablespoondried minced onions½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ tablespoondried minced onions½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonsalt½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- Sauce:½ cuphoisin sauce½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauceThickener:1 tablespooncornstarch
- ½ cuphoisin sauce½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauce
- ½ cuplow-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauce
- ⅓ cuprice wine vinegar1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoonAsian sweet chili sauce
- Thickener:1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
Instructions
- 1️⃣Prepare the slow cooker:Lightly spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, or line it with a plastic slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.2️⃣Make the sauce:In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Asian sweet chili sauce, ginger, garlic, dried minced onions, salt, and black pepper until smooth.3️⃣Cook the chicken:Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Cover and cook:Onlow heatfor 6 hoursOnhigh heatfor 3 hoursOR until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.4️⃣Shred the chicken:Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly before shredding with two forks.5️⃣Thicken the sauce:Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this slurry into the slow cooker, whisking well to combine with the sauce. Turn the slow cooker tohighand let the sauce thicken for about 5–10 minutes.6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
- 2️⃣Make the sauce:In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Asian sweet chili sauce, ginger, garlic, dried minced onions, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 3️⃣Cook the chicken:Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Cover and cook:Onlow heatfor 6 hoursOnhigh heatfor 3 hoursOR until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.4️⃣Shred the chicken:Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly before shredding with two forks.5️⃣Thicken the sauce:Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this slurry into the slow cooker, whisking well to combine with the sauce. Turn the slow cooker tohighand let the sauce thicken for about 5–10 minutes.6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
- Onlow heatfor 6 hoursOnhigh heatfor 3 hoursOR until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.4️⃣Shred the chicken:Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly before shredding with two forks.5️⃣Thicken the sauce:Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this slurry into the slow cooker, whisking well to combine with the sauce. Turn the slow cooker tohighand let the sauce thicken for about 5–10 minutes.6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
- Onhigh heatfor 3 hoursOR until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- 4️⃣Shred the chicken:Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly before shredding with two forks.5️⃣Thicken the sauce:Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this slurry into the slow cooker, whisking well to combine with the sauce. Turn the slow cooker tohighand let the sauce thicken for about 5–10 minutes.6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
- 5️⃣Thicken the sauce:Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this slurry into the slow cooker, whisking well to combine with the sauce. Turn the slow cooker tohighand let the sauce thicken for about 5–10 minutes.6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
- 6️⃣Combine and serve:Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker, stirring to coat it thoroughly in the thickened sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.