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Korean BBQ Chicken

Savory Korean BBQ Chicken: Your Slow Cooker Superstar

Enjoy a flavorful Korean BBQ Chicken made effortlessly in your slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or thighs for richer flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger freshly grated
  • 3 stalks Green Onions chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Tamari Soy Sauce or regular soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening the sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting your chicken breasts dry with paper towels to enhance flavor absorption. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then place them into the slow cooker. Add finely chopped garlic and freshly grated ginger on top, along with chopped green onions.
  2. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged for optimal cooking. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 hours or low for 5 hours.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and drain excess liquid.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the tamari soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add spices and adjust heat to your preference.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour this into your sauce and whisk until combined. Return sauce to the slow cooker with shredded chicken.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and allow it to cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Garnish your Korean BBQ chicken with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and sliced carrots. Serve over steamed rice or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat-dry chicken for better flavor absorption. Adjust spice levels to taste and consider adding vegetables for more nutrition.

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