Full of flavor and a great fix it and forget it meal this Slow Cooker Ginger Chicken is perfect all year long. An easy dinnertime recipe full of flavor the whole family will love.
In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar, soda, vinegar, garlic, soy, ginger, dark soy, and pepper until combined.
Pour 1/4 of the sauce into your slow cooker. Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the remaining sauce on top, making sure the chicken is coated in the sauce.
Let this cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat 2-3 hours. Or until the chicken is tender and an internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
When it’s done cooking, take out the chicken and set it aside. In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water.
Place the sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat and thicken with the cornstarch slurry, streaming it in while whisking constantly until your desired thickness. I like to add half and check the thickness then add more if needed.
Serve the chicken over rice with extra sauce on top, and scallions for garnish, optional.
Notes
Nutritional value is for chicken only.
The dark soy sauce is optional, it just adds a little more depth of flavor.
Do not substitute the fresh ginger with ground.
Chicken breasts are used but you can use chicken thighs if you'd like, see above on how to do that.
This is great served over rice and is our go-to method.
This can be cooked on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
You can freeze this recipe, see above on how to do that.