Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Optional: Remove chicken, pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and thicken with cornstarch for a glossy glaze.
- Serve the chicken sliced or shredded, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more tender, flavorful meat.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying honey or sugar content.
- Thicken the sauce for a stickier glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg