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Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

This Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken is sweet, savory, sticky, and incredibly tender. Made with chicken breasts (or thighs) simmered in a rich blend of hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey, this dish is the perfect balance of Asian-inspired flavors and easy crock pot cooking. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work! Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed veggies for a simple, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar optional but recommended
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the sauce:
  2. In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil (if using), and chicken broth.
  3. Add chicken to slow cooker:
  4. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Pour sauce over the chicken:
  6. Make sure the chicken is fully coated.
  7. Slow cook:
  8. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  9. Shred chicken (optional):
  10. Remove pieces and shred using two forks, then return to the slow cooker.
  11. Thicken the sauce (optional):
  12. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water. Stir into the sauce, turn the slow cooker to HIGH, and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  13. Serve:
  14. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Use thighs for extra tenderness: Chicken thighs stay even juicier in the slow cooker.
Add veggies: Bell peppers, broccoli, onions, snap peas, or carrots can be added during the LAST hour of cooking.
Meal prep friendly: Keeps in the fridge for 4 days and freezes well for 3 months.
Make it spicy: Add chili flakes, sriracha, or diced chili for heat.
Serving ideas: Spoon over jasmine rice, ramen noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.