Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

Ingrédients

• 2 pounds chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 tablespoon garlic clove (minced)
• 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (minced dried onion)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup hoisin
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos )
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Asian sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Préparation

1. 1

   Lightly spray a 6 qt + slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line it with a slow cooker liner.

2. 2

   Whisk together all of the ingredients except the chicken and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

3. 3

   Add the chicken to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.

4. 4

   Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours OR until the chicken is fall-apart tender and easily shreds with a fork. Remove the chicken to a cutting board until it is cool enough to shred.

5. 5

   Shred the chicken. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and whisk to combine. Now, add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.

6. 6

   Serve warm. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. This recipe is good served plain, over rice, pasta, or quinoa.