Crockpot Hoisin Chicken

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 4 large chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on, skin removed
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
• rice, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving or cooked riced cauliflower

Directions

Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the soy sauce, the honey, the hoisin sauce, the rice vinegar, the sesame oil, the fresh ginger, the garlic, the onion, and the chili flakes and stir until it is well-combined.

Step 2 -Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and top with the sauce mixture.

Step 3 -Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken mixture on low heat, about 4-5 hours.

Step 4 -Transfer the chicken breasts to a clean plate. Discard the bones and shred the meat.

Step 5 -In a small bowl, add the water and the cornstarch and whisk together.

Step 6 -In a saucepan, add the sauce and bring to a boil.

Step 7 -Gradually add the slurry mixture into the sauce, while stirring, and cook until it thickens, about 1 minute.

Step 8 -Add the shredded chicken to a serving bowl and top with the sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 9 -Serve the chicken mixture over the rice. Top w/ green onions