Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken

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 Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken- Flavorful chicken that only needs a small list of basic ingredients! It's cooked right in your slow cooker/crock pot and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles. 

My mom never cooked in a slow cooker when I was a kid.  I discovered the joys of slow cooking when I started blogging back in 2011.

This chicken recipe is a favorite around my house.  It's full of flavor and crazy easy to make.  Put everything in the cooker and cook.   

Easy peasy!

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken
• Soy sauce
• Hoisin sauce
• Brown sugar
• Garlic + Ginger + Salt/Pepper
• Additional Product I Used:
• Sesame Seeds

What Is Hoisin Sauce?

• It is a thick sauce that is primarily used in Asian dishes. It has a dark color and tastes both sweet and salty.  
• You can use it for a sauce (like this recipe), but, you can also use it for a glaze or dipping sauce.   It can be found in the Asian food section of your grocery store.  If you can't locate it, see the recipe card for purchase.   
• Depending on the brand, you may also find a low sodium version. 
• If you wish to make it homemade, you can do that too! 

Recipe Notes

• Chicken:  Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. This can be a tricky topic online, but, I have never had any issues doing it.  I simply cook the chicken slightly longer.
• Chicken Thighs: If you wish, you can use chicken thighs instead. Depending on the size, you may need to cook a little longer. 
• Cooking Time:  Not all slow cookers are the same.  A safe internal temperature for your chicken breasts should be at least 165 degrees (F) when fully cooked.

Love Your Slow Cooker? Try These Too:

• Slow Cooker Easy Sesame Chicken
• Chicken and Stuffing: for the Oven and Slow Cooker
• Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
• Slow Cooker Pasta Meat Sauce

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