Description
Korean BBQ Chicken simmers effortlessly in slow cookers, delivering tender meat packed with bold flavors. Savory marinades and simple ingredients create an authentic Korean-inspired meal home cooks can easily prepare.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Tamari soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Baby carrots, thinly sliced
- Shallots, thinly sliced
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken in the slow cooker, layering with minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onions.
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker, ensuring chicken is mostly covered. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 5 hours until meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove chicken and discard excess liquid. Shred meat using two forks, breaking into small, consistent pieces.
- Create Korean BBQ sauce by whisking together soy sauce, chili sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, additional ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry in a separate small bowl by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Incorporate slurry into sauce, stirring thoroughly to prevent lumps.
- Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over meat. Gently toss to ensure even coating. Cook uncovered on high for 30 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Transfer to serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, fresh green onion rings, thinly sliced shallots, and julienned carrots. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
- Moisture Matters Pat chicken thoroughly to ensure a better sear and more concentrated flavor when slow cooking.
- Spice Flexibility Adjust red pepper flakes and chili sauce to control heat level for sensitive palates or kids.
- Sauce Customization Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option or use gluten-free soy sauce for dietary restrictions.
- Meal Prep Magic This recipe freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg