Description
A perfect dish for busy families or anyone craving classic Chinese flavors with minimal effort, prepared easily in a crockpot.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, and ginger in the crockpot.
- Add chicken thighs and coat them in the sauce.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the crockpot.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the sauce to thicken for about 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra spice, add more sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes. Thighs are juicier than breasts. Serve with vegetables for a complete meal.