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Korean BBQ Chicken

Savory Korean BBQ Chicken for Effortless Meal Prep Delights

Enjoy Korean BBQ Chicken, a flavorful dish perfect for effortless meal prep that brings families together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can swap for chicken thighs for a juicier result.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh for the best results.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh ginger is preferable.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tamari Soy Sauce Use regular soy sauce if tamari is unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and place in the slow cooker with garlic and ginger.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and set to high for 4 hours or low for 5 hours.
Shredding and Sauce Preparation
  1. After cooking, shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together tamari soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and spices in a bowl.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water, then pour into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken.
Final Steps
  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
  2. Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and sliced carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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