Crock Pot Oriental Chicken

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0

Crock Pot Oriental Chicken: An easy-to-make and flavorful chicken dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

25g

Crock Pot Oriental Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish that's perfect for a family meal or a crowd. The dish has its roots in Chinese cuisine, and features a combination of classic Oriental ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and almonds. This slow cooker recipe is great for busy home cooks who want a delicious and satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. The chicken is cooked to perfection and falls off the bone, making it a great protein source that's also easy to digest. Serve it with rice, couscous, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
2.	In a skillet, brown chicken on all sides in hot oil. Place chicken in slow cooker.
3.	Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger. Pour over chicken.
4.	Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
5.	Add almonds to crockpot and stir. Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
6.	Serve over rice or with your favorite side dish

PROS

Crock Pot Oriental Chicken is an easy and delicious slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meals.
The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the addition of almonds gives it a nice crunch.

The dish is budget-friendly and can be made with simple ingredients.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium, so it may not be suitable for people on a low-sodium diet.

It can also be high in fat, depending on the chicken you use.
You can remove the skin from the chicken if you want to reduce the fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, which is important for building and repairing tissues in the body.
It also contains essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and iron. Soy sauce, garlic, and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties and may have health benefits for the immune system and digestion.
Almonds contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, and are a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.

	4 lbs broiler-fryer chickens , cut up
	2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	1/3 cup soy sauce
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	2 tablespoons water
	1 garlic clove , minced
	1 teaspoon ground ginger
	1/4 cup slivered almonds