Description
Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Chicken is a tender, juicy chicken dish infused with the rich flavors of Korean BBQ sauce. Made with simple ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or serving guests. The sweet and savory sauce combined with the slow-cooked chicken makes for an irresistible meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha (if using). Stir until the sugar is dissolved and everything is well combined. - Slow Cook the Chicken:
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork. - Shred the Chicken:
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce. - Serve:
Serve the chicken with steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, or over a bed of noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. - Enjoy:
Enjoy the tender, flavorful Korean BBQ chicken with your favorite sides!
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can reserve some of the cooking liquid before shredding the chicken and add it back in after mixing.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha depending on your heat preference.
- This dish pairs well with kimchi or a simple Asian slaw for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg