Description
A cozy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup non-alcohol substitute (like vegetable broth or apple juice)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the non-alcohol substitute, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a crock pot.
- Add the chicken thighs to the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken if desired, and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For meal prep, store the ingredients in the fridge overnight and cook in the morning for an effortless dinner. Chicken thighs yield a juicier result than chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg