What side dishes go with Crock Pot Sweet Soy Chicken?

Steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles soak up the glaze beautifully. Add sautéed vegetables for color and nutrition. A cucumber salad adds cooling balance. For texture, serve with a sesame-edamame stir-fry. These sides also pair well with Crock Pot Sweet Soy Chicken recipes. Your family will ask for seconds, guaranteed.

How long to cook sweet and sour chicken in the slow cooker?

For a honey-soy glaze like this, cook 6–7 hours on Low or 3–4 hours on High until chicken is tender; saucing can adjust during the last 30 minutes. If your slow cooker runs hot, check tenderness at the 4-hour mark.

What spices enhance chicken flavor?

Garlic, ginger, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes; sage, paprika, or five-spice can be added in small amounts if desired. Other options include pepper for brightness, lemon zest for zing, or a touch of cumin for warmth.

Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?

Yes, but thighs stay juicier in a long slow-cook; reduce cooking time slightly and monitor for tenderness. Breasts can dry out if left too long; aim for 3–4 hours on high or 5–6 on low, checking tenderness with fork test.

Crock Pot Sweet Soy Chicken is 3-Ingredient Easy Tasty Wow.

Description

Crock Pot Sweet Soy Chicken is a 3-ingredient easy, tasty slow cooker dish with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze the family will love.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup honey or brown sugar
¼ cup apple juice or pineapple juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Lightly grease the bottom of your Crock Pot with olive oil.
Add the chicken pieces to the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey (or brown sugar), juice, garlic, ginger, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir it into the Crock Pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
Once thickened, give it a good stir. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the dish from becoming too salty.
Red pepper flakes are optional for a touch of heat.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch slurry, 1 teaspoon at a time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours on Low (3–4 hours on High)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American-Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of the recipe)
Calories: N/A
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: N/A
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: N/A
Fiber: N/A
Protein: N/A
Cholesterol: N/A

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