Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
5 Servings
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
Description
In Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken, chicken thighs cook slowly in a blend of low-sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder. The slow cooker method allows the chicken to absorb the sauce deeply, making the skin and meat tender and flavorful. The dark brown sugar creates a sticky glaze that balances the salty soy base, while ginger and garlic add warmth and aroma. After slow cooking, the dish can be garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and freshness.
This preparation works well as a main dish served over steamed rice or noodles. The hands-off method suits effortless meal prep and developing layered savory-sweet flavors. The use of skin-on chicken thighs preserves moisture during the extended cooking time, resulting in juicy meat.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium, lite
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger , or 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , or 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional, sliced green onions
- green onion for garnish (optional, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients and set the chicken into the slow cooker skin side up.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions (optional).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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