This is a very easy dinner to prepare, one of those set it and forget meals. The chicken comes out juicy and full of sweet and spicy flavor.
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 teaspoon Thai sweet red chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 3 tablespoons water
Toppings (optional)
green onion, sliced
sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add chicken to bottom of crockpot.
2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, balsamic glaze, Thai sweet red chili sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and onion. Pour sauce over chicken, cover with the lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. To thicken the sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into slow cooker. Turn heat to high and allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 15-20 minutes.
4. Serve hot with sauce over cooked rice or noodles. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Bon Appetit
