Best 5 Slow Cooked Asian Chicken Recipes

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If you're looking for a deliciously aromatic and flavorful way to enjoy chicken, look no further than slow-cooked Asian chicken. This cooking method allows the chicken to absorb all the wonderful flavors of the Asian spices and herbs, resulting in a tender and juicy dish that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can easily create a mouthwatering meal that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Asia. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let the flavors of the East fill your home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKED ASIAN CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Asian Chicken image

Extremely tender chicken is smothered in a dark, flavorful sauce in this easy and elegant entree. It's so nice to find another tantalizing way to serve chicken. Sprinkled with almonds, this is a dish I proudly serve to family or guests. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW COOKED ASIAN CHICKEN



Slow Cooked Asian Chicken image

Provided by Robyn De Beer

Categories     Main Dish

Yield 5-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Large Skinless Chicken Breast
½ Onion (diced)
1/3 cup Gluten free soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
½ cup water
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Minced Ginger
Juice of a small lime
Rice of choice
1 tbsp Cornflour (mixed with a little water)
Sesame seeds and spring onion to decorate

Steps:

  • Place chicken breast in the bottom of your slow cooker
  • Add the diced onion over the top
  • Mix soy sauce, honey, water, ginger, garlic and lime juice all together and pour over the chicken
  • Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7hrs
  • Once cooked, take the chicken out, and shred the meat with a fork
  • Cook rice according to packet instructions
  • Tip the sauce from the slow cooker into a small saucepan, slowly being to a boil and add the cornflour and water mix. This will thicken the sauce.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, pour over the chicken and mix so all the chicken is covered in the sauce
  • Top cooked rice with Asian chicken mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion on top

FRANK'S FAVORITE SLOW-COOKER THAI CHICKEN



Frank's Favorite Slow-Cooker Thai Chicken image

Chicken thighs get delish with a family-pleasing, super-easy crock pot recipe. Only one step, start in the morning, ready when you get home. Just add your favorite rice.

Provided by sweet-potato

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup hot salsa
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
¾ cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
½ cup chopped peanuts, for topping
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger in the crock of a slow cooker; mix well. Place the chicken in the sauce, spoon mixture over chicken to coat.
  • Place the lid on the cooker and set to LOW. Cook until chicken is very tender and sauce has thickened, 8 to 9 hours. A meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Garnish with peanuts and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 47.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 859.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SLOW COOKER ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPE



SLOW COOKER ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN RECIPE image

This is quick, easy, and had just the right amount of kick

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce* ((more of less, depending on how hot you like it))
½ cup water
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((or thighs))
2 Tablespoons corn starch
1 Tablespoon water
2 Tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in crock pot.
  • Combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and 1/2 cup water in a bowl and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours OR high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once done cooking, pull chicken out and place on large plate. Mix together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and pour into remaining liquid in the slow cooker. Turn heat to high (if it wasn't already) and cook for another 15 minutes (or until sauce thickens a little bit).
  • Shred chicken and add back into liquid in slow cooker.
  • Serve over rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1815 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER ASIAN PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



Slow-Cooker Asian Pulled Chicken Sandwiches image

Hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce and Progresso™ chicken broth gives this moist, "pass-me-the-napkins" sandwich a spicy sweetness. It's topped with ultra-easy coleslaw for a fresh taste and addictive crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or chili garlic paste
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12 thighs)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 cups coleslaw mix (from 14-oz bag)
8 burger buns

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix broth, 1/3 cup of the hoisin sauce, the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, garlic, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Sriracha, the gingerroot and 2 teaspoons sesame oil with whisk. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
  • During last 30 minutes of cook time, make coleslaw. In large bowl, beat rice vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons Sriracha and 1 teaspoon sesame oil with whisk. Add coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker using slotted spoon. Remove sauce to another bowl. Place chicken on cutting board. Shred chicken using 2 forks, removing any bits of fat.
  • Return chicken and 1 1/2 cups of the sauce to slow cooker. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons hoisin; decrease to Low heat setting. Cook about 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve on buns; top with coleslaw. Serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

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