5 from 141 votes
Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cooked in a mixture of soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and spices, creating a rich, sweet-savory glaze. The long, slow cooking time softens the meat and concentrates the flavors, while optional sesame seeds and green onions add fragrance and visual appeal. This dish is practical for hands-off cooking and delivers tender chicken with a sticky, flavorful coating.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
5
Servings
Calories:
339 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
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).
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% 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.