Description

Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings tender chicken thighs together with a rich, sweet, and savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, filling your home with irresistible aromas and satisfying comfort food cravings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until combined.
Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up more sauce before serving.
Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 810mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: - Substitute chicken with beef or tofu for a different protein option. - Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and color. - To thicken the sauce at the end of cooking, mix in cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water).