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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Tamari-Glazed Chicken

This slow cooker chicken recipe is brimming with Asian flavors from healthy ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Universal
Keyword: dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Slow Cooker
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 176kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless chicken thighs skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 white onions roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup tamari
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup pea pods
  • 2 scallions white and green parts, sliced

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with the Chinese 5-spice powder.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until browned on both sides, 3-4 minutes.
  • Lay the onions in the bottom of your slow cooker pot, and lay the chicken pieces on top.
  • Whisk the broth, vinegar, tamari, coconut sugar, red chili flakes, and bay leaf together and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 3-4. When the chicken is done, add the pea pods and cook 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • Serve topped with the scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5