16 Chinese Chicken Stew Recipe Slow Cooker Get Cooking And Enjoy!

Ingredients You Will Need

Gather the following ingredients to make this Chinese chicken stew in your slow cooker:

• 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of sambal oelek (or your preferred chili paste)
• 1 teaspoon of chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 1/4 cup of water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving
• Fresh green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious Chinese chicken stew in your slow cooker:

1. In a slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, onion, garlic, and ginger.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sambal oelek, chinese five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
5. Once the chicken is cooked and tender, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
7. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and stir until the sauce thickens.
8. Add the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and mix until well coated in the sauce.
9. Taste the stew and add salt and pepper as needed.
10. Serve the Chinese chicken stew over rice or noodles and top with green onions and sesame seeds for a flavorful and authentic touch.

Why Use a Slow Cooker?

There are many benefits to using a slow cooker for this Chinese chicken stew recipe:

• Convenience: With a slow cooker, you can simply set it and forget it. No need to constantly check on the stew or stir it.
• Tender and Flavorful Chicken: Slow cooking the chicken allows it to become incredibly tender and soak up all the delicious flavors of the sauce.
• Hands-Off Cooking: This recipe requires minimal prep work and allows you to focus on other things while the slow cooker does all the work.
• Large Batch Cooking: With a slow cooker, you can easily make a large batch of this Chinese chicken stew to enjoy throughout the week or freeze for later.
• Time and Energy-Saving: Using a slow cooker is a great way to save time and energy, especially on busy days or when you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen.