Slow-Cooker Soy Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Soy Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken legs, skinned; 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon chinese 5 spice powder, optional; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root; 2 carrots, cut in thin slivers on the diagonal; 1 onion, cut in very thin slivers; 5 cloves garlic, cut in very thin slivers; handful chopped cilantro, plus more for topping; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal; hot rice

Servings: persons

6 chicken legs, skinned
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chinese 5 spice powder, optional
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
2 carrots, cut in thin slivers on the diagonal
1 onion, cut in very thin slivers
5 cloves garlic, cut in very thin slivers
handful chopped cilantro, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
hot rice

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How to make it
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In the porcelain base of a large slow cooker, mix the soy sauce, water, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, 5 spice powder, ginger, carrot, onion, garlic and cilantro. Stir to combine.
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Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat in the sauce. Cover and set temperature to low. Cook for 6-7 hours, or until chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken to a bowl and skim fat from the top of the pot. Turn heat to high. Mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup of the juice from the pot. Add to the pot along with the chicken, cover and cook for 10 more minutes to thicken sauce.
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Serve over a bed of hot rice topped with cilantro and sliced scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken legs, skinned, 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Soy Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Soy Ginger Chicken

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