Description
Indulge in the cozy comfort of Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken—tender chicken thighs enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for effortless family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in your slow cooker.
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger to create a fragrant base.
- In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in your slow cooker and stir gently to coat each piece.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours or high for approximately 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred or leave the chicken whole as desired. Serve over rice or noodles and drizzle with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added texture, serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad. - To make this dish vegetarian-friendly, substitute chicken with firm tofu. - Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more color and nutrition.