This is such a simple recipe to make – and the chicken is so juicy and tender! If you’re bored of cooking the same chicken recipes over and over again, this one right here is the solution for you.
The best part is, when you’ve thrown everything into the crock pot, you can forget it for the next few hours and come back home to a delicious meal!
INGREDIENTS
3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), chopped into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
sauce
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (can be found in the Asian section at most markets)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
steamed or fried rice for serving
Instructions:
Preheat oil in a nonstick pan or skillet over medium heat. Whisk together corn starch, salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and pepper.
Add corn starch mixture and chicken pieces to a large zip lock bag. Seal and shake to coat chicken.
Add coated chicken pieces to pan. Saute 2 minutes until browned.
Combine all sauce ingredients, whisk to combine. Add half to the slow cooker along with chicken pieces. Cook on low for 4 hours.
Immediately before serving, add remaining sauce to the slow cooker and stir gently.
Quick Tip: Leftover will make a great lunch the next day!
Thanks to Foodgasms Recipes for this delicious take-out inspired meal!
