Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken thighs in a rich, savory-sweet Mongolian sauce with garlic and ginger, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
05 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
06 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
08 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ To Finish
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ To Serve
14 - Steamed jasmine rice or cooked noodles
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Place chicken thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
03 - Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken, turning pieces to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly coated.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours until chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred into large bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss well to coat in the sauce.
06 - Plate hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles and garnish generously with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce develops such depth during those slow hours that youll swear a restaurant chef snuck into your kitchen
- Shredding the chicken right before serving creates these perfect little pieces that soak up every drop of that sticky glaze
- You literally dump everything in and walk away until its time to eat
02 -
- The sauce thickens considerably during the final hour so resist the urge to add more liquid
- Cornstarch can settle at the bottom so give the sauce a quick whisk before pouring if it sat for more than a few minutes
03 -
- Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for the absolute easiest cleanup ever
- Use kitchen shears to shred the chicken directly in the cooker and save yourself from extra dirty dishes