Crock Pot Chicken Recipe
If you’re searching for a comforting dish that embodies warmth and flavor, look no further than this delightful Crock Pot Chicken Recipe. This easy-to-make meal features tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce that fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, you can simply toss in the ingredients and let your slow cooker do the magic. Serve it over fluffy rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love. Discover how this recipe can become a cherished favorite in your home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brewed barley tea (non-alcoholic)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, barley tea, apple cider vinegar, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs and coat well.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken to chop or shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the remaining sauce to thicken.
- Return chicken to the slow cooker; cook an additional 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg