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Korean BBQ Chicken Recipe

Made with pantry staples, this Korean BBQ Chicken recipe is a must-try dinner option for busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ Tbsp. chopped ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Korean BBQ Sauce:

  • ¼ cup Tamari soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. hoisin
  • 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • ½ Tbsp. minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • ½ tsp. coarse black pepper
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry

Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Baby carrots thinly sliced
  • Shallots thinly sliced
  • Green onions
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Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place into the slow cooker with garlic, ginger, and green onions.
  • Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 5 hours.
  • Once time is up, shred the chicken and drain any excess liquid. Add chicken back to the slow cooker,
  • Prepare the sauce. In a medium mixing bowl combine soy sauce, chili sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, honey, rice wine, sesame oil, minced ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well.
  • In a separate small bowl or ramekin, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add slurry to the sauce and whisk. Pour sauce into the slow cooker with the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 30 more minutes on high.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, sliced shallots, and sliced carrots. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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